{"product_id":"one-million-oysters-on-top-of-the-mountain-9780802855695","title":"One Million Oysters on Top of the Mountain","description":"\u003cp\u003e Come closer and look at these rocks: they're not normal stones at all! They're thousands and thousands of mollusks, fossilized together in the sediment. But how did a million oysters ever land on top of a mountain? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Written by a geologist, this inquisitive journey guides readers through the movements of seas, strata, and tectonic plates. The landscapes of the present can be clues to events in the past. Lush, atmospheric illustrations offer fascinating details to discover, and sidebars and an extensive glossary provide intriguing connections to marine biology and scientific history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A compelling introduction to earth science, this book will encourage readers to ask questions, think critically, and embrace their curiosity about the natural world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlabama Department of Education \u003c\/b\u003eAlabama Children's Choice Camellia Award 4-5 Nonfiction Nominee (2022-2023) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Nogués\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and geologist specializing in groundwater and paleontology. As a twelve-year-old, Alex found his first fossil--a clam fifty miles away from the sea. Later, as an adult, he discovered a previously unknown fossilized organism, which was named \u003ci\u003eAlexina papyracea \u003c\/i\u003ein his honor. Alex has written or illustrated over sixty books, including \u003ci\u003eStories in a Seashell \u003c\/i\u003e(StarBerry Books). He lives in Spain with his family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiren Asiain Lora \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHello, Earth! \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Good Day \u003c\/i\u003e(both Eerdmans). She studied fine arts at the University of the Basque Country, and her artwork has been shown in several exhibitions in Spain, Argentina, Italy, and Mexico. In her illustrations, she works to capture the magic of everyday life. Miren lives in Spain. Visit her website at miaslo.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLawrence Schimel\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, anthologist, publisher, and translator of books in both Spanish and English. His works have received many awards, including the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award, a PEN Translates Award, and the GLIL Best Translated YA Book Honor. Lawrence lives in Madrid, Spain, and New York City. Follow him on Twitter @lawrenceschimel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525598843154,"sku":"9780802855695","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8648bbed-1dd2-4e27-bedf-cf771c934101.jpg?v=1731227729","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/one-million-oysters-on-top-of-the-mountain-9780802855695","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}