Olly the oyster cleans the bay (Olly the Oyster) by Elaine Ann Allen

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There once was a young oyster named Olly who lived in the Chesapeake Bay. He loved to drift with the currents, but Olly had been traveling his whole life and wanted to settle down. He wanted to do something important--help clean the Chesapeake Bay. But what can a little oyster do? He doesn't... read more

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“"You don't understand," said Olly. "I want to do something important."”
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Algae: Tiny plants that live and float in the water and can become a nuisance to sea life.
detritus: Tiny bits of plant and animal remains that float in the water.
carrion: Dead fish left behind by fisherman.

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Environment, Feeling important: Olly wants to feel imporant by helping to clean the water in the Chesapeake Bay where he lives.

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This book is in Olly the Oyster. (standard series)

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Elaine Ann Allen (Author)

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Kelli Nash (Illustrator)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Cornell Maritime Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 9780870336034
Page Count: 32

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Reading Level: Ages 4-8

This story highlights the value of oysters, as well as other sea animals that live in shallow bays and rivers.

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Books › Children's Books › Science, Nature & How It Works › Nature › Fiction
Books › Children's Books › Animals › Marine Life › Fiction

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Olly's official website: Find information about Olly's books, including lesson plans, puzzles, coloring pages and more!
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