{"product_id":"bees-and-beekeeping-an-educational-book-for-high-school-age-groups-paperback","title":"Bees and Beekeeping: An educational book FOR HIGH SCHOOL AGE GROUPS - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim Wright\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs there a need for a book about bees and beekeeping for high school ages? Experience talking to school children of all ages at shows, particularly the Tocal Agricultural College Field Days, suggests that there is. The response of teen agers to a display of live bees and exposure to information about bees and beekeeping varies from keen interest to a shrug with provocative comments such as, \"Arrgh, honey is just bee vomit\", or an aggressive question, \"What would you do if I let the bees out ?\" Such typical teenage aggressive behaviour may well be just a front hiding a fertile soil for education about these fascinating creatures and their importance to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA separate work is directed to young children, and much of this is repeated here, somewhat modified, as a basic introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe focus here turns to the evolution of bees, their place in the animal kingdom and their anatomy and function. With the assumption that these older age groups have a basic understanding of the biology of sexual reproduction, this subject is addressed in some detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmphasis is placed on the irreplaceable role played by insects and bees in our environment and our food sources. Problems of beekeeping, amateur and commercial, are addressed with focus on diseases and pests. The age group targeted by this work has a vital interest in the world-wide threat to bees and this subject is afforded some prominence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the hope of inspiring continued interest in this important subject, readers are invited to consider contributing to the health of the environment by promoting bee friendly garden practices and maybe even becoming amateur beekeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe early chapters provide a general introduction to bees, followed by their evolution and place in the animal kingdom, biology and diseases. Chapters are devoted to beekeepers and beekeeping, bee stings, honey, pollination and Australian native bees. Later chapters address matters of general interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo why a book when the internet now is the preferred information source, particularly of this age group? It is hoped and assumed that there will always be a need for a book to keep on the shelf and to curl up with in chair or bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 13, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42709869428799,"sku":"9781912271573","price":43.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d3ea9452ada967bdbb358822da89eb3f.webp?v=1765052987","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/bees-and-beekeeping-an-educational-book-for-high-school-age-groups-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}