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ISBN: 9780691160771

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Princeton University Press

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0691160775

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9780691160771

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Bees in Your Backyard : a Guide to North America's Bees

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288 Pages

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English

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2015

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Animals / Insects & Spiders, Agriculture / Beekeeping, Reference, Natural History

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Yes

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Nature, Technology & Engineering, Science

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Josephs. Wilson, Olivia Messinger Carril

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Trade Paperback

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0.7 in

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35.1 Oz

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10 in

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8 in

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The

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"This book includes excellent photography and uses basic language explaining technical terms; it is not an identification guide but gives detailed descriptions of ecology for each genus, something not previously covered before. The book provides the first comprehensive and user friendly guide to North American bees, which is suitable for people wanting an introduction or to expand their knowledge of different bee families. In particular those interested in developing their knowledge and skills of solitary bees will find this book incredibly useful. You do not have to live in North America to find this book of interest as we share many bee families. A worthy addition to anyone's collection." --Nikki Gammans, British Journal of Entomology and Natural History, "This book helps identify the bees that you see. It has more than 900 photos of all of the kinds of bees you'll find, plus the biology of all of the bees included, and how to provide both food and habitat for them. . . . This is probably the best reference on all of the bees in your backyard you'll find, and the price is right." -- Bee Culture, "The authors have produced a valuable and easy-to-read book. . . . The book is arranged in a highly useful format that is suitable for the beginner as well as the seasoned entomologist. The book is highly recommended as a vehicle for bee awareness and an introduction to the most common families in the United States and Canada." --Howard O. Clark, Jr., Western North American Naturalist, If you have ever asked, 'what kind of bee is that?' The Bees in Your Backyard is the book for you. It is a must-have for bee lovers of all stripes. ---Wild about Ants blog,, The Bees in Your Backyard is an easy-to-use and entertaining reference that can help you identify bees you might find cruising around your flowers., "[A]s folks become more interested in bees, it seemed logical to Wilson and fellow bee biologist Olivia Messinger Carril that people should be more informed as well. The result is their new guide, The Bees in Your Backyard , which offers an introduction to a world of bees that is mostly hidden to people who aren't entomologists." --Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, The volume is rich in information, logically put together, and full of wonderful pictures. . . . This valuable publication should adorn the bookshelves of gardeners, professional melittologists, urban naturalists, and elementary school students, and should be seen as indispensable for gaining a deeper understanding of the wild ecology of their backyards. ---Marc W. Cadotte, Quarterly Review of Biology, "This richly illustrated volume provides a detailed introduction to the lives of bees, then presents the six families of bees found here. Charts and detailed maps show their size, their range, and their active times of the year within different regions of the continent. Hundreds of close-up photos present fascinating details of many of the different kinds of bees." --Mark Schumacher, ARBA, "A most splendid present for anyone who is interested in conservation, or for you to read in the winter, and enjoy." -- An Beachaire, "[A] well-written, informative and beautifully photographed reference on North America's bees." -- The Chronicle Herald, " The Bees in Your Backyard is an easy-to-use and entertaining reference that can help you identify bees you might find cruising around your flowers." -- American Gardener, "If you have ever asked, 'what kind of bee is that?' The Bees in Your Backyard is the book for you. It is a must-have for bee lovers of all stripes." --Wild about Ants blog, This book introduces you to the bees you're likely to find nearby. It has 900 color photos to help you identify them. It's also packed with useful information, including pollination habits and how to attract different species to your yard. ---Matt Miller, Cool Green Science, " The Bees in Your Backyard provides an engaging introduction to the roughly 4,000 bee species found in the United States and Canada, dispelling common myths about native solitary bees while offering essential tips for telling them apart. The book features more than 900 stunning color photos of bees living all around us. . . . There is even a full chapter on how to attract them to your backyard. . . . This book provides the most comprehensive and accessible guide to all bees found in the United States and Canada." --Melanie M. Kirby, Mother Earth News, This book helps identify the bees that you see. It has more than 900 photos of all of the kinds of bees you'll find, plus the biology of all of the bees included, and how to provide both food and habitat for them. . . . This is probably the best reference on all of the bees in your backyard you'll find, and the price is right., The Bees in Your Backyard provides an engaging introduction to the roughly 4,000 bee species found in the United States and Canada, dispelling common myths about native solitary bees while offering essential tips for telling them apart. The book features more than 900 stunning color photos of bees living all around us. . . . There is even a full chapter on how to attract them to your backyard. . . . This book provides the most comprehensive and accessible guide to all bees found in the United States and Canada. ---Melanie M. Kirby, Mother Earth News, The moment you open this lusciously illustrated new offering from Princeton University Press by Joseph Wilson and Olivia Messinger Carril, you will be captivated by magnificent photos and engaging captions that delight and fascinate. But more than that, you will learn just how beautiful and unexpected is this mightily important group of insects, and how complex and diverse lives. . . . Wilson and Carril's breathtaking guide introduces you to the roughly 4000 North American bee species without losing the reader through 'information overload'. . . . One of the loveliest things about The Bees in Your Backyard is the truly stunning photography. This, paired with expertly chosen glossy paper and careful printing, produces images so satisfyingly sharp, colorful, clear, and precise that you can almost see each bee's personality. ---Cathy Taibbi, Examiner.com,, Winner of the 2017 PROSE Award in Single Volume Reference/Science, Association of American Publishers, "If you have ever asked, 'what kind of bee is that?' The Bees in Your Backyard is the book for you. It is a must-have for bee lovers of all stripes." ---Wild about Ants blog, This richly illustrated volume provides a detailed introduction to the lives of bees, then presents the six families of bees found here. Charts and detailed maps show their size, their range, and their active times of the year within different regions of the continent. Hundreds of close-up photos present fascinating details of many of the different kinds of bees. ---Mark Schumacher, ARBA, "The moment you open this lusciously illustrated new offering from Princeton University Press by Joseph Wilson and Olivia Messinger Carril, you will be captivated by magnificent photos and engaging captions that delight and fascinate. But more than that, you will learn just how beautiful and unexpected is this mightily important group of insects, and how complex and diverse lives. . . . Wilson and Carril's breathtaking guide introduces you to the roughly 4000 North American bee species without losing the reader through 'information overload'. . . . One of the loveliest things about The Bees in Your Backyard is the truly stunning photography. This, paired with expertly chosen glossy paper and careful printing, produces images so satisfyingly sharp, colorful, clear, and precise that you can almost see each bee's personality." --Cathy Taibbi, Examiner.com, This book includes excellent photography and uses basic language explaining technical terms; it is not an identification guide but gives detailed descriptions of ecology for each genus, something not previously covered before. The book provides the first comprehensive and user friendly guide to North American bees, which is suitable for people wanting an introduction or to expand their knowledge of different bee families. In particular those interested in developing their knowledge and skills of solitary bees will find this book incredibly useful. You do not have to live in North America to find this book of interest as we share many bee families. A worthy addition to anyone's collection. ---Nikki Gammans, British Journal of Entomology and Natural History, "The decline of bees in recent years has led to a growing awareness of the importance of these insects. The Bees in Your Backyard provides a great introduction to the bees of North America and an invaluable aid to anyone learning to differentiate the various kinds. I know of no other book for general readers that describes all the genera to this extent." --Sheila Colla, coauthor of Bumble Bees of North America: An Identification Guide, This book is absolutely filled with more than 900 spectacular color photographs of all types of bees, from honeybees to bumblebees to giant carpenter bees. . . . [T]his fascinating book is certainly well worth reading and adding to your library of outdoor reference guidebooks., As the interest in native bees has grown, resources to learn about them have been developed, and The Bees in Your Backyard is one of the best yet. . . . This is an awe-inspiring and welcome addition to the natural history literature in North America. It is highly recommended for gardeners, naturalists, land managers, and anyone with an interest in these beautiful and hugely beneficial creatures. ---Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist, [A]s folks become more interested in bees, it seemed logical to Wilson and fellow bee biologist Olivia Messinger Carril that people should be more informed as well. The result is their new guide, The Bees in Your Backyard , which offers an introduction to a world of bees that is mostly hidden to people who aren't entomologists. ---Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, "This book provides an easy-to-understand guide to the thousands of bees found in North America. The Bees in Your Backyard is a great place for novice bee enthusiasts to start and an exceptional reference for experts." --Kelly Allin, contributor to The Bee: A Natural History, "As the interest in native bees has grown, resources to learn about them have been developed, and The Bees in Your Backyard is one of the best yet. . . . This is an awe-inspiring and welcome addition to the natural history literature in North America. It is highly recommended for gardeners, naturalists, land managers, and anyone with an interest in these beautiful and hugely beneficial creatures." --Dan R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist, "The moment you open this lusciously illustrated new offering from Princeton University Press by Joseph Wilson and Olivia Messinger Carril, you will be captivated by magnificent photos and engaging captions that delight and fascinate. But more than that, you will learn just how beautiful and unexpected is this mightily important group of insects, and how complex and diverse lives. . . . Wilson and Carril's breathtaking guide introduces you to the roughly 4000 North American bee species without losing the reader through 'information overload'. . . . One of the loveliest things about The Bees in Your Backyard is the truly stunning photography. This, paired with expertly chosen glossy paper and careful printing, produces images so satisfyingly sharp, colorful, clear, and precise that you can almost see each bee's personality." ---Cathy Taibbi, Examiner.com, The authors have produced a valuable and easy-to-read book. . . . The book is arranged in a highly useful format that is suitable for the beginner as well as the seasoned entomologist. The book is highly recommended as a vehicle for bee awareness and an introduction to the most common families in the United States and Canada. ---Howard O. Clark, Jr., Western North American Naturalist, A most splendid present for anyone who is interested in conservation, or for you to read in the winter, and enjoy., Students as well as interested amateurs, will learn much from this excellent book, which though written by experts, presents a plethora of information in a style which is both engaging and easy to read.

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595.799097

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The ultimate bee book for bee enthusiasts and experts alike The Bees in Your Backyard provides an engaging introduction to the roughly 4,000 different bee species found in the United States and Canada, dispelling common myths about bees while offering essential tips for telling them apart in the field. The book features more than 900 stunning color photos of the bees living all around us--in our gardens and parks, along nature trails, and in the wild spaces between. It describes their natural history, including where they live, how they gather food, their role as pollinators, and even how to attract them to your own backyard. Ideal for amateur naturalists and experts alike, it gives detailed accounts of every bee family and genus in North America, describing key identification features, distributions, diets, nesting habits, and more. Provides the most comprehensive and accessible guide to all bees in the United States and Canada Features more than 900 full-color photos Offers helpful identification tips and pointers for studying bees Includes a full chapter on how to attract bees to your backyard

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QL567.1.U6W55 2016

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by spsbsub
May 25, 2016Top favourable review
Bee All That You Can Bee
This is a wonderful book. I first heard about the book when I went to a lecture from a bee person that started taking photos of bees he saw. Some of his photos got in this book. The photos are excellent and extensive. While it is not a technical book, it does cover most of the bees that you will ever see. In fact more bees than you probably realized there were. The book covers the different groups of bees including what they eat, what differentiates them other bees, locations, size, characteristics. My granddaughter, just under two years of age, enjoys bees. She sings a song about bees and whenever she sees them she reaches out to pet them. The bees don't really appreciate it but they have not stung her yet. She enjoys looking at the photos in this book.This is a wonderful book. I first heard about the book when I went to a lecture from a bee person that started taking photos of bees he saw. Some of his photos got in this book. The photos are excellent and extensive. While it is not a technical book, it does cover most of the bees that you will ever see. In fact more bees than you probably realized there were. The book covers the different groups of bees including what they eat, what differentiates them other bees, locations, size, characteristics. My granddaughter, just under two years of age, enjoys bees. She sings a song about bees and whenever she sees them she reaches out to pet them. The bees don't really appreciate it but they have not stung her yet. She enjoys looking at the photos in this book.
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by barbscatsally
Apr 01, 2024
Great reference.
This book arrived quickly, no damage and like new. It has great illustrations and is easy to read. I will take my copy to the presentations our group makes to school children and let them leaf through it with pages marked.
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by cliffbay
Nov 04, 2020
Bees In Your Backyard
This is a thorough explanation of different types of bees. Bees are categorized by body types and colors which may make identifying the bees in your back yard easier. The pages are glossy and color photos are really nice. I wish there were common names assigned to some of the bees as well as their formal (I guess Latin) names. I do like the maps that are provided showing the bee's territories. I also like the size of the book. I am very pleased with my purchase. Well done.This is a thorough explanation of different types of bees. Bees are categorized by body types and colors which may make identifying the bees in your back yard easier. The pages are glossy and color photos are really nice. I wish there were common names assigned to some of the bees as well as their formal (I guess Latin) names. I do like the maps that are provided showing the bee's territories. I also like the size of the book. I am very pleased with my purchase. Well done.
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by beclu727
Jul 27, 2024
Great bee identification book
Great book for anyone interested in knowing the native bees that pollinate flowers in your yard. The book is printed on glossy paper, so the illustrations and photos really stand out. Each chapter covers a family of bees, with identification tips that help you distinguish families from one another. Each group of bees has a key to size range, active period in your area and a map showing how likely you are to see the bees in the group. If you are into learning about bees, this is the book for you.Great book for anyone interested in knowing the native bees that pollinate flowers in your yard. The book is printed on glossy paper, so the illustrations and photos really stand out. Each chapter covers a family of bees, with identification tips that help you distinguish families from one another. Each group of bees has a key to size range, active period in your area and a map showing how likely you are to see the bees in the group. If you are into learning about bees, this is the book for you.
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by avainographer
Mar 28, 2022
Worth every penny!
Avery good book about Bees species and diversity. As a Master Naturalist I found this book fascinating and worth evert penny! A must read for anyone interested in this subject.
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