Did you know that bees existed before dinosaurs? That in ancient times, honey was considered a beauty product that was used on both the living and the dead? That Napoleon had made this modest insect one of the symbols of his country? That the bees had six small legs including two equipped with a comb and a brush to make balls of pollen? Welcome to a magical kingdom of bees. Nature, science, history, geography, society ... In this book learn to recognize the different types of bees. Discover their habits, their roles, their life in the hive, pollination, the manufacture of honey, and unfortunately the causes of their disappearance. An exceptional reference book, with funny and elegant illustrations, on one of the most important insects of nature.