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Nature’s Cleanup Crew: The Remarkable World of Olly the Oyster

Review by Leah Harrigan of “Olly the Oyster Cleans the Bay” by Elaine Ann Allen, Illustrated by Kelli Nash  Exploring the importance of oyster reef habitats, Olly the Oyster Cleans the Bay introduces readers to the transformative power of marine life helpers. In the book, author Elaine Ann Ellen blends educational concepts about natural water purification…

Book Review: Democracy for Dinosaurs

Review by Leah Harrigan | It’s never too early to start learning how to be an engaged citizen – just ask author Laurie Krasny Brown and illustrator Marc Brown, creators of Democracy for Dinosaurs: A Guide for Young Citizens. An introduction to civic values for young children, this book explores the important question of what…

Book Review: The Hyena Scientist

Review by Marion Reynolds | Science journalist Sy Montgomery and photographer Nic Bishop’s latest addition to the Scientist in the Field series, The Hyena Scientist dispels myths and misunderstandings about the of true nature of the African spotted hyena, profiles the presence of women in science, and tells the story, through anecdotes and examples, of…