University of Cambridge: Think Big: Secrets of Bees by Ben Hoare
Uncover the secrets of bees in this fascinating, vibrantly illustrated book, published in collaboration the University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Botanic Garden.
Ben Hoare (Author)
Ben is a bestselling wildlife writer who still can't quite believe that being a nature nerd is actually what he does for a living. After studying at the University of Cambridge he became an editor of children's non-fiction, then worked at BBC Wildlife Magazine, where he went in search of everything from leafcutter ants to whale sharks and met many of his heroes in conservation and natural-history TV. After that Ben became a full-time writer. A massive fan of libraries, he loves discovering cool facts about weird and wonderful species. He keeps chickens and used to be a beekeeper. His top tip? Never be sick in your snorkel.
Nina Chakrabarti (Illustrator)
Award winning illustrator Nina Chakrabarti grew up in Kolkata, India, and moved to the United Kingdom in her teens. She brings her joyful style and distinctive line quality to an eclectic range of commissioned work and has written several books for children, including the international bestseller 'My Wonderful World of Fashion'. Taking inspiration from both the extraordinary and the often overlooked, Nina has created a series of illustrated books that invite both children to reflect on their relationships with all sorts of things - from fungi to fashion, from ancient pots to a childhood stamp collection. She lives and works in Hastings, on the south coast of England.
Ben is a bestselling wildlife writer who still can't quite believe that being a nature nerd is actually what he does for a living. After studying at the University of Cambridge he became an editor of children's non-fiction, then worked at BBC Wildlife Magazine, where he went in search of everything from leafcutter ants to whale sharks and met many of his heroes in conservation and natural-history TV. After that Ben became a full-time writer. A massive fan of libraries, he loves discovering cool facts about weird and wonderful species. He keeps chickens and used to be a beekeeper. His top tip? Never be sick in your snorkel.
Nina Chakrabarti (Illustrator)
Award winning illustrator Nina Chakrabarti grew up in Kolkata, India, and moved to the United Kingdom in her teens. She brings her joyful style and distinctive line quality to an eclectic range of commissioned work and has written several books for children, including the international bestseller 'My Wonderful World of Fashion'. Taking inspiration from both the extraordinary and the often overlooked, Nina has created a series of illustrated books that invite both children to reflect on their relationships with all sorts of things - from fungi to fashion, from ancient pots to a childhood stamp collection. She lives and works in Hastings, on the south coast of England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781805133186 |
| ISBN 10 | 1805133187 |
| Title | University of Cambridge: Think Big: Secrets of Bees |
| Author | Ben Hoare |
| Series | University Of Cambridge: Think Big |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Nosy Crow Ltd |
| Year published | 2025-04-10 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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