Small, vital and mysterious, bees are an essential part of our ecosystem yet they are under greater threat than ever before. The Bee Book offers a unique insight into this most fascinating of creatures, including the mystery of the hive, the power of the queen and the many appearances of bees in folklore, literature and art. This is a long overdue look at bees in all of their mysterious wonder, packed with fascinating facts and superb photography. AUTHOR: Jo Byrne is a passionate animal welfare and animal rights champion living in a relatively rural town in Bedfordshire. The Bee Book is her first publication with Graffeg.