New Releases by Sneed B Collard III

How can a toucan fly with such a large, cumbersome beak? A toucan's beak is actually light as a feather due to its honeycomb construction. And not only is it beautiful, but it's an extremely useful tool in foraging for food. Find out more fascinating facts in this remarkably illustrated study of bird beaks. Learn about several different birds, their habitats, and how their beaks are uniquely styled to help them survive. Outstanding 3-D cut-paper illustrations by Robin Brickman create amazingly realistic tableaus of birds in their natural environments with their beaks in action. Back matter includes a comprehensive quiz, a bibliography, and a list of related Web sites.

When the Governor of Montana's famous dog Cat goes missing, twelve-year-old sleuths Slate Stephens and Daphne McSweeney know they have to help find him. Staking out the halls of the Capitol and racing through concert crowds at breakneck speeds, they assemble clues—and crash into dead-ends. Will they find Cat or end up in the Emergency Room? Only Slate, Daphne, and readers will find out.