Books written by Sneed B. Collard III

  • Insects: The Most Fun Bug Book Ever
    Insects: The Most Fun Bug Book Ever

    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.

  • Sneed B. Collard III's Most Fun Book Ever About Lizards
    Sneed B. Collard III's Most Fun Book Ever About Lizards

    Popular science writer Sneed B. Collard III gets down and dirty with all kinds of lizards—from your average "Joe Lizard," the western fence lizard, to the impressively large Komodo dragon.

  • A Platypus, Probably
    A Platypus, Probably

    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 about this unique monotreme and her environment.

  • Insects: The Most Fun Bug Book Ever
    Insects: The Most Fun Bug Book Ever

    First off, I'd like to thank my family, who always helps me see more of nature and fuels my eagerness for discovery. I'd also like to thank Randi Rivers, who gave me excellent guidance on early drafts of the book—and threw in a few ...

  • Many Biomes, One Earth
    Many Biomes, One Earth

    From mountains to prairies, James M. Needham’s rich, exquisite illustrations highlight the smallest of details throughout each natural habitat, while Sneed B. Collard’s fascinating, fact-filled text present a detailed journey through ...

  • Waiting for a Warbler
    Waiting for a Warbler

    In alternating spreads, we wait and hope with Owen, then struggle through the storm with the warbler. This moving story with its hopeful ending appeals to us to preserve the things we love.

  • The Deep-Sea Floor
    The Deep-Sea Floor

    Plants that live on and or close to the ocean surface use the sun's energy to make food and grow. Animals eat these plants, and predators eat the animals that eat the plants. However, no sunlight reaches the deep-sea floor, ...

  • One Night in the Coral Sea
    One Night in the Coral Sea

    Science author Sneed B. Collard III explains coral reefs, the coral larvae's perilous journey through the sea to their home on the reef, and the animals that depend on this ecosystem for their survival.

  • Sneed B. Collard III's Most Fun Book Ever About Lizards
    Sneed B. Collard III's Most Fun Book Ever About Lizards

    Popular science writer Sneed B. Collard III gets down and dirty with all kinds of lizards?from your average "Joe Lizard," the western fence lizard, to the impressively large Komodo dragon.

  • Teaching Nonfiction Revision: A Professional Writer Shares Strategies, Tips, and Lessons
    Teaching Nonfiction Revision: A Professional Writer Shares Strategies, Tips, and Lessons

    Magic. Sneed B. Collard III and Vicki Spandel blow the roof off everything you thought you knew about teaching nonfiction writing and the purposes for revision.

  • Beaks!
    Beaks!

    Young naturalists explore a variety of birds, their habitats, and how their beaks help them build, eat, and survive.

  • Dog Sense
    Dog Sense

    Sneed B. Collard III offers young readers an affecting, realistic portrait of an adolescent boy who must learn to cope with conflicts and challenges in an unfamiliar environment and to accept changes in his life that are beyond his control.

  • A Platypus, Probably
    A Platypus, Probably

    Follow a female platypus as she hunts for food, finds a mate, builds a shelter, and cares for her pups.

  • Little Killers: The Ferocious Lives of Puny Predators
    Little Killers: The Ferocious Lives of Puny Predators

    Lions and sharks leave many animals running scared. But some predators may be hunting beneath your feet or above your head—and you don’t know they’re there. Meet some of the most successful predators on Earth: little killers.

  • The Forest in the Clouds
    The Forest in the Clouds

    A glossary of terms is provided in the back of the book along with a guide to further reading, a few helpful web sites, and addresses kids can write to in order to get further information about saving the cloud forests.

  • The Deep-Sea Floor
    The Deep-Sea Floor

    Marine biologist and renowned children's book writer Sneed B. Collard III introduces children to many fascinating sea creatures–from bioluminescent fish to giant tube worms–that survive without sunlight.

  • Double Eagle
    Double Eagle

    Michael and Kyle's discovery of a rare Confederate coin near an old Civil War fort in 1973 turns into a race against time as the boys try to find more coins before a hurricane hits Alabama's Gulf coast.

  • Double Eagle
    Double Eagle

    Award-winning author Sneed B. Collard III blends history and mystery to create a dramatic, page-turning story featuring a strong friendship and plenty of action.