Chapter 1. Evolution & Development. The evolution of bees ; Honey hunting & beekeeping ; The different bee groups ; The evolution & development of the honey bee ; Wild bees worldwide
Chapter 2. Anatomy & Biology. What makes bees different? ; Anatomy of a honey bee ; Flight & internal anatomy ; Bee senses ; Genetics ; Genomics & informatics ; Hormones: the endocrine system ; Immunology ; Pests & diseases ; Reproduction ; The bee's life cycle ; Pollination
Chapter 3. Society & Behavior. Sociality ; Pathways to eusociality ; Reproductive division of labor ; Swarming ; Communication ; Dance communication ; Olfaction ; Navigation ; Foraging behavior ; Crafting ; Nesting ; Circadian rhythms ; Thermoregulation ; Changing behavior over time : temporal polyethism ; Defense & aggression ; Parenting ; Courtship ; Sexual reproduction ; Mating systems
Chapter 4. Bees & Humans. Ancient & modern knowledge ; Scientific research today ; An economic force ; Spirituality ; Islam, Judaism & Christianity ; Patron saints of beekeeping ; Political symbolism ; What if bees were to disappear?
Chapter 5. Beekeeping. The basics ; Keeping other bees ; Ancient hive designs ; Langstroth hives ; Observation hives ; Data tracking ; Urban beekeeping ; Harvesting ; "Natural" beekeeping ; Swarming ; Integrated management ; Arthropod pests ; Bacterial, fungal & viral infections
Chapter 6. A Directory of Bees. Solitary bees ; Bumble bees ; Stingless bees ; Honey bees
Chapter 7. The Challenges Faced by Bees. An introduction to bee losses ; Weather & climate ; Habitat loss ; Changes in agriculture ; Modern farming ; Agrochemicals ; Pests & diseases ; Other threats to bees ; Fear of bees ; Pollinators, the environment & conservation ; Research initiatives to help bees ; How we can help the bees.
The challenges faced by bees.
