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Oysters are humble animals yet very important. Vital to the health of our coast, this keystone species helps filter coastal waters and protects shorelines from undue erosion. In addition, oysters are a source for both food and physical shelter for a wide array of other animals as well as some plants. This book began with a federal grant to create a living shoreline, a manmade slope carefully engineered to provide optimal living conditions for oysters and that will function as a seamless part of the natural environment. Such living shorelines allow oysters to thrive while they also help protect the land from some of the problems that are increasing because of climate change. Why add a children's book to an ecological building project? Learning about oysters and their role in the environment will help our young people grow into adults who are good stewards of our planet. Understanding life cycles and the interconnections between species, no matter how small, are crucial to that outcome, and oysters are a fascinating and compelling way to explore those concepts. Includes: Full-page color illustrations throughout. Inset illustrations highlighting associated species, life-cycle stages, ecological insights, and human uses of oysters. Amazing oyster facts. Ways to help support oysters. Further reading.

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Valerie J. Frey is a writer, archivist, and an educational consultant. She lives in Athens, Georgia. Alan Reid is an instructional designer specializing in science education. With a personal closeness to the natural world and lifelong interest in animals and ecology, Alan uses his skills as an illustrator and graphic designer to foster understanding, affection, and curiosity for Earth and its inhabitants. He lives in Decatur, Georgia.

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