How many bees are there in the world? And how many of them make honey? If you have wondered this then this is the book for you. You will discover that there are several thousand of them, with many different species, colors,shapes and sizes. And why is it so important to know about them, and is their role as pollinators really crucial, as they say, to preserving the ecological balance? This small handbook describes wild bees (super-family Apoidea), their biology, where and how they live, as well as some tips on how to find them. Because "other bees" are everywhere, all around us-just look for them! By reading these pages you will learn not only how to recognize them but also how to love and respect them... to the point of feeling the desire to build your own solitary bee condominium: a "BeeHotel."