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Bees build nests in trees, under the ground, in hives, or in wood. This book looks at each of these nests, but focuses on how the honeybee makes its spectacular and very useful honeycomb. For the young connoisseur of insect information, this volume is like a taste of honey.

Lola learns all about bees when she visits her mother's friend, Zora, who is a beekeeper.

"Advanced Top Bar Beekeeping provides a wealth of information for backyard beekeepers ready to take the next step with this economical, bee-friendly approach. Practical techniques are combined with an in-depth analysis of the threats posed to pollinators by climate change and industrial agriculture, rounded out by an inspiring vision of restoring bee populations through organic farming and chemical-free beekeeping."--

In a future shaken by climate disasters, Yolanda Ciceron knows that nature is something to be feared. While life in the Valley is brutal and harsh, Yoly dreams of leaving her farm to live in Silo--the most advanced town for miles around. But first, Yoly will need to prove she belongs in a place where only the smartest and most useful are welcomed. Between her razor-sharp smarts and sheer determination, Yoly is well on her way until she discovers her...

"Keeping bees in a more natural way is growing in popularity throughout the world. Older hive designs are being reappraised, and methods that have been used for over a century are being questioned. The People's Hive of Abbé Émile Warré (1867-1951) is one of the older designs that beekeepers find particularly attractive. Several commercial honey producers have already adapted it to fir their needs. Warréone-size box with top-bars, natural comb...