THE ABCs OF CALIFORNIA’S NATIVE BEES

In her beautifully presented debut, THE ABCS OF CALIFORNIA’S NATIVE BEES, community scientist and conservationist Krystle Hickman shares her extensive knowledge and stunning photography to educate and enthrall. For each letter of the alphabet, she introduces a bee native to California, explaining its habits and behaviors while weaving in captivating facts and endearing anecdotes from her journey across the Golden State to find and photograph these enchanting, characterful insects.

Hickman also explores the native plants that are fundamental to the bees’ individual habitats and the various ongoing conservation projects.  Wonderfully informative, comprehensive, and engaging, THE ABCS OF CALIFORNIA’S NATIVE BEES is a delightful book that deserves a broad audience.