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Sneed B. Collard III
"On Eglin Air Force Base, scientists and soldiers work together to protect endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers, gopher tortoises, and reticulated flatwoods salamanders. Discover the challenges endangered species face and how the…
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A laugh-out-loud crash course on how to easily observe, understand, and enjoy birds-at any age!
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Science writer and avid lizard lover Collard introduces readers to an impressive gallery of lizards, from the garden-variety Western fence lizard to the Texas horned lizard. Full color.
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"A survey of thirteen unusual animals, from the secretarybird to the tuatara, unique due to their adaptations and isolation on their own branch of the evolutionary tree. Includes a map…
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Meet some of the world’s most impressive predators! Small creatures can make a huge impact, changing ecosystems, controlling pests, and even taking down much larger creatures. Discover the amazing lives…
Biographies that truly appeal to very young readers
Woodpeckers not only dazzle us with their looks, they exhibit some of the most dynamic bird behavior on earth. Explore these exciting critters with award-winning children s science writer Sneed…
A humorous, light-hearted account of a father and son’s Big Year traveling across the country and abroad on a birdwatching quest
A first look at the variety, roles, and sources of colors in birds, featuring photographs by the author and his son.
Describes the work of Dr. Alexander Grutter and other biologists in the field of coral reef relationships –Provided by publisher.
A juvenile biography of John Adams, our second president –Provided by publisher.
An accessible biography of the famous 19th-century frontiersman, politician, and Alamo defender.
A juvenile biography of Benjamin Franklin, scientist, inventor, printer, writer, statesman, and Founding Father –Provided by publisher.
An accessible and interesting biography of Abraham Lincoln, America’s sixteenth president.
Presents an illustrated biography of Rosa Parks, well-known for her role in the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, at the beginning of the civil rights movement.
Biograpy of Lady Bird Johnson, conservationist and First Lady.
A juvenile biography of the first president of the United States –Provided by publisher.
A travel guide for first-time, independent visitors to Japan, with specific travel recommendations and details for navigating transportation, accommodations, food, communication, customs, language, health, and more.
Recounts the author’s adventures and experiences growing up as the son of a biologist during the 1960s and 1970s.
A juvenile biography of John Glenn, American astronaut –Provided by publisher.
Biography of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the U.S., who was a leader of the colonists, helped draft the Declaration of Independence, and founded the University of Virginia.
A juvenile biography of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt –Provided by publisher.
Popular science writer Sneed B. Collard III gets creepy-crawly with many different kinds of insects, detailing their habitats, defense systems, communication techniques, and mating rituals. Colorful, closeup photos are paired…
*NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book* *Junior Library Guild Selection 2017* Only a few dozen vertebrate animals have evolved true gliding abilities, but they include an astonishing variety of mammals, reptiles…
KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW 2020 Outstanding Science Trade List A Junior Library Guild Selection A much-needed contribution to the children’s literature about evolution
KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW 2020 Outstanding Science Trade List A Junior Library Guild Selection A much-needed contribution to the children’s literature about evolution An excellent job of illustrating evolution. - Booklist
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Before 1935 there were no cane toads in Australia. Today they are a huge presence in the country. In fact scientists estimate that there are 83 toads for every person…
This book explores some of the reasons what animals do and how they look, Creepy Creatures show the reader that animals do not try to frighten us on purpose.
Collard takes the readers to the mountains of Costa Rica to see dozens of colorful and secretive animals. This lavishly illustrated book takes readers on an incredible journey to this…
Every beak is special in the way it helps a bird gather food, build a home, and more. Striking three-dimensional art displays the unique features of each beak and brings…
In 1980, scientists discovered that hundreds of corals on the Great Barrier Reef participate in a mass spawning event. Science author Sneed B. Collard III explains coral reefs, the coral…
Discover the exotic animal life that inhabits the ocean floor. Children will be fascinated to learn how animals, from bioluminescent fish to giant tube worms, survive.
A history of deep-sea…
What has a bill like a duck’s and the body of a beaver? A platypus, probably. Engaging text follows a female platypus through her life, while sidebars offer in-depth information…
Age range 4 to 8
A lovely educational tale about how animals live in harmony and benefit their ecosystem through commensalism.
A family of beavers love their pond, which they’ve…
As two ocelots attempt to cross the United States-Mexico border, they face obstacles that drive home the catastrophic effects of a wall on the plants and animals of the border–and…
Short listed for the Green Earth book award
Describes the lives and interaction of animals and plants that inhabit the many worlds of water.
Discover earth’s natural neighborhoods on a colorful trek through the twelve terrestrial biomes of North and South America…From mountains to prairies, rich, exquisite illustrations and fascinating facts present a detailed…
Sneed B Collard, III
Includes an excerpt from an upcoming novel in the Slate Stephens Mysteries series, entitled ‘The governor’s dog is missing!
This intriguing picture book explores the different roles of fatherhood in the animal kingdom. Readers will learn about the various animal dads and their many different, unique parenting skills. The…