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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!
Sneed B. Collard, III
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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One-of-a-kind animals can be as familiar as the platypus or as unfamiliar as the purple frog. These fascinating and mysterious species belong to an exclusive club of living things- those…
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.
Biographies that truly appeal to very young readers
Biograpy of Lady Bird Johnson, conservationist and First Lady.
A juvenile biography of the first president of the United States –Provided by publisher.
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.
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.
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A humorous, light-hearted account of a father and son’s Big Year traveling across the country and abroad on a birdwatching quest
A juvenile biography of John Glenn, American astronaut –Provided by publisher.
Recounts the author’s adventures and experiences growing up as the son of a biologist during the 1960s and 1970s.
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.
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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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…
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.
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…
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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…
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…
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Collard reveals the complex relationships between fire and thriving plant and animal communities. The book especially focuses on the heavy use of burned forests by dozens of bird species and…
Sneed B Collard III,Vicki Spandel (Independent Writing Consultant)
What happens when a bestselling nonfiction children’s book author pairs up with a nationally known writing teacher to discuss revision strategies? Magic.
Sneed B. Collard III and Vicki Spandel blow…
