University of Cambridge: Think Big Big: Secrets Bees

Uncover the secrets of bees in this fascinating, vibrantly illustrated book, published in collaboration the University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Botanic Garden. What does it feel like to be a bee? How do bees make honey? And why do they do a 'waggle dance'? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this fascinating first introduction to the science of bees. From honeybees and bumblebees to leafcutter bees, sweat bees and vulture bees, you'll discover just how many busy, buzzy bees there are in the world. Find out how these incredible creatures hear, smell and see in extraordinary ways, where they make their hives and nests, and why they are so important for our planet. Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about the secrets of bees. **Winner of The Children's Wainwright Prize for Non-Fiction 2025** Bees are incredible! There are so many different kinds found all over the world, from honeybees to diggers, leafcutters, and even meat-eating vulture bees. Discover how a bee's eyes see the world in a unique way, how bees pollinate plants, how they communicate with a waggle dance, and how without bees, the world would be a very different (and much less wonderful) place. The first in a series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects. Created in consultation with Professor Beverley Glover and Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Written in accessible, bitesize chunks and filled with bright, colourful illustrations on every page. For more big ideas, don't miss other titles in the series: Think Big: The Speed of Light