Author/Illustrator: Jay Hosler
Publisher: Active Synapse
Grade levels: 4–5, 6–8, 9–12
Subject: Science
Special Attractions: Anthropomorphic characters
Synopsis: Clan Apis is the biography of a honey bee named Nyuki. Written and drawn by biologist Jay Hosler, this story explores an elaborate insect society. Nyuki has a lot to learn about life in the hive and not much time to do it. But, with help of her sister Dvorah, a dung beetle named Sisyphus, and a sarcastic flower named Bloomington, she might have a chance to figure it all out.
Awards: 1998 Xeric Award, 3 Eisner Awards (2000: Best Limited Series, Best Title for a Younger Audience & Best Writer/Artist-Humor), 3 Ignatz nominations