9781330123300 - Happy: The Life of a Bee (Classic Reprint) di McCaleb, Walter Flavius (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a unique insight into the social structure and life cycle of honeybees, told from the perspective of a naive young worker as he explores his busy honeycomb world. The worker bee, aptly named 'Happy', emerges from his cell and quickly learns about the intricacies of bee society, from the role of the worker bees and the drones to the work of the queen. Through his interactions with the other bees, Happy discovers the importance of duty, service, and the sacrifice necessary for the survival of the colony. The author, a long-time observer, captivates the reader with vivid descriptions of the bee's world, weaving in scientific facts and personal anecdotes to create a richly detailed and comprehensive account of the life of a honeybee. The book explores themes of community, individual responsibility, and the delicate balance of nature, inviting readers to reflect on the interconnectedness of living systems and the importance of understanding our place within them. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.