Bees continue to fascinate and charm us all - from novice gardeners and nature-lovers to dedicated environmentalists and today, bees need our help more than ever. Discover the story of these incredible creatures, with The Little Book of Bees. Bees first appeared on Earth an incredible 130 million years ago. Since the time of the dinosaurs, evolution has taken our beloved bees on an incredible journey and today, there are 20,000 species on the planet. The Little Book of Bees is a book of all things bee from evolution and communication, to honey, bee-keeping, and saving the bees.