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My inspiration
for writing is all
about... paying
attention to the
world. Almost every
aspect of existence
amazes me. All I
have to do is look,
and the ideas start
pouring in.
Think of the possibilities
for your spare bedroom!
We custom design,
build and install!
Sneed Collard III graduated with honors in marine biology from U.C. Berkeley and decided
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to bring science to the general public in an entertaining way. Sixty-five books and many articles
later, he is happy with his decision. Earning a master's degree in scientific instrumentation from
U.C. Santa Barbara, he landed a job as a computer consultant and programmer for biologists,
which introduced him to many scientists and provided a wealth of writing ideas. He wrote about
subjects—from epiphytes to invasive species to tuatara—that no one had ever bothered to
introduce to children.
His first book, Sea Snakes (Boyds Mills Press), was published in 1993. He moved to Montana in
1996 and has written biographies, alphabet books, and more than anything, focused on storytelling. He's also ventured into fiction, with four award-winning young adult novels, Dog Sense,
Flash Point, Double Eagle, and his newest book Cartwheel—A Sequel to Double Eagle. He has
also created an imprint, Bucking Horse Books. Coming in 2014 is the "tween" mystery Dog 4491.
Learn more at www.sneedbcollardiii.com .
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