Book excerpt: "Bees first appeared on Earth an incredible 130 million years ago. Since the time of the dinosaurs, evolutions has taken these amazing creatures on a remarkable journey, and there are now 20,000 species on the planet. The Little Book of Bees is for apiarists, Queen Bees, nature-lovers, and bee enthusiasts everyshere. *Learn the Story of Bees, from Evolution to Identification. *Explore Types of and Uses for honey. *Dive Into the World of Beekeeping. *Discover New Ways to Support Our Bee Buddies." -- back cover