The Mason-Bees by Jean-Henri Fabre
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"The Mason-Bees" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and behaviors of Mason-bees, focusing on their nesting habits and instinctive behaviors while also delving into experiments conducted by the author to better understand these insects and their psychology. At the start of the work, Fabre introduces his personal experience with the Mason-bee while teaching in a small primary school, describing the
classroom's dismal conditions and the boys’ mischievous antics. He recounts how his fascination with the Mason-bees grew as he observed their impressive architectural skills utilizing pebbles and clay, leading him to conduct in-depth studies and experiments on their habits and instincts. In this opening section, he sets the stage for a greater exploration into the lives of these bees, emphasizing his desire to learn about their building techniques and behavior after they caught his attention during a survey class in the fields. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fabre, Jean-Henri, 1823-1915 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 |
| Title | The Mason-Bees |
| Credits | Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Mason bees |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2884 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Jan 23, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 658 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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