Beekeeper Hilary Kearney and artist Amy Holliday present a beautiful look at all things bee— from evolution and communication to honey, beekeeping, and saving the bees—in the beautifully illustrated gift book, The Little Book of Bees . Bees first appeared on Earth 130 million years ago. Since the time of the dinosaurs, evolution has taken our beloved bees on an incredible journey—today, there are 20,000 species on the planet. Bees continue to fascinate and charm us all—from novice gardeners and nature-lovers to dedicated environmentalists—and today, bees need our help more than ever. Discover the story of these incredible creatures with