New Releases by Sneed B. Collard

" A juvenile biography of Abraham Lincoln, our sixteenth president"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the work of Dr. Alexander Grutter and other biologists in the field of coral reef relationships"--Provided by publisher.

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. Vivid, accurate illustrations capture the wonder of this amazing creature.

Typescript, signed and spiral bound.

The average human sleeps a total of twenty-four years over a lifetime. That''s a lot of naps! Yet people aren''t the only ones who enjoy a good rest; if you look around, you''ll find that all animals have a biological need for sleep. But some animals snooze in ways that we would find startling--if not absolutely impossible. A sooty tern, an island bird, takes a nap in midair as it slowly flaps its wings. A fruit bat gets forty winks while hanging upside down from a tree branch. A bottlenose dolphin can put half of its brain to sleep while it continues to swim. What other remarkable methods of sleep exist?

A girl joins an annual count. Includes information on butterflies and how to attract and watch them.

Describes the work of Professor James F. Case, one of the world''s leading firefly researchers, who studies fireflies in Southeast Asia.

The octopus, crocodile, barracuda, and wolf are some of nature''s top predators. Through up-close photos and informative text, "Tough Terminators" show how these animals survive in the wild. 12 photos. 12 illustrations.

Describes the mating rituals and reproductive methods of a variety of animals, including flatworms, jellyfish, chameleons, and walruses.

Discusses the reasons various animals are the color they are and explains the science behind colors in the natural world.

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Describes the lives and interaction of animals and plants that inhabit the many worlds of water.

Illustrations and simple text describe how the males of different species help take care of their young.

The ecology of tropical forests that grow at high altitudes is described through the eyes of scientists who live and work at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve in Costa Rica.

Defines the earth''s land ecosystems through the characteristic plants and animals found in each.

Explains the problems posed by living organisms that invade or spread to new places.

Describes twelve of the world''s tallest trees, such as the redwood, mountain ash, kauri, and Douglas fir.