Sneed's Updates en-US Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:07:20 -0800 60 Sneed's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Review7100487354 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:07:20 -0800 <![CDATA[Sneed added 'One Long Line: Marching Caterpillars and the Scientists Who Followed Them']]> /review/show/7100487354 One Long Line by Loree Griffin Burns Sneed gave 5 stars to One Long Line: Marching Caterpillars and the Scientists Who Followed Them (Hardcover) by Loree Griffin Burns
Like its caterpillar subjects, this book presents two connected stories of scientists who took an interest in the same topic, decades apart. It's a great example of how science arises simply from people being curious enough to ask questions—and to try to answer them. Besides inspiring the scientist in all young readers, it opens up the fascinating world of insect behavior, something too many of us take for granted. Parents and teachers alike will find a procession of topics to explore through this simple, well-told children's book. ]]> Rating780573085 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:51:33 -0700 <![CDATA[Sneed III liked a review]]> /
Sneed III liked Jo's review of Birding for Boomers: And Everyone Else Brave Enough to Embrace the World’s Most Rewarding and Frustrating Activity:
Birding for Boomers by Sneed B. Collard III
"If you don't know anything about birding, and want to find out the ends and outs, then this book is for you! It's a fascinating world to discover, and Sneed B. Collard I
II does a good job of giving you an all around tour! A good read!"
]]> Comment281935757 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:51:29 -0700 <![CDATA[Sneed commented on Monica's review of Birding for Boomers: And Everyone Else Brave Enough to Embrace the World’s Most Rewarding and Frustrating Activity]]> /review/show/6790352111 Monica's review of Birding for Boomers: And Everyone Else Brave Enough to Embrace the World’s Most Rewarding and Frustrating Activity
by Sneed B. Collard III

So glad you enjoyed it, Monica! ]]> Review6821831585 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:14:48 -0700 <![CDATA[Sneed added 'Birding for Boomers: And Everyone Else Brave Enough to Embrace the World’s Most Rewarding and Frustrating Activity']]> /review/show/6821831585 Birding for Boomers by Sneed B. Collard III Sneed gave 5 stars to Birding for Boomers: And Everyone Else Brave Enough to Embrace the World’s Most Rewarding and Frustrating Activity (Kindle Edition) by Sneed B. Collard III
My ultimate message in Birding for Boomers is: Everyone can and should be able to enjoy the remarkable collection of animals around us known as birds! I set about writing the book, however, knowing that many were intimidated by the challenges of identifying birds and getting out there to see them. My own struggles with hearing loss led me to begin writing, but once I dived into the topic, I wanted to share the many things I have learned from more than a decade of intense birding. In Birding for Boomers, I cover basic information such as birding equipment, identifying birds, finding birds, setting up bird feeders, and using field guides. But I also want readers to grow with the book as they gain skills and expertise. Because of that, I discuss more advanced topics such as tackling especially difficult bird groups, bird photography, bird travel, improving your home habitat, and perhaps most important, helping to protect birds. I try to do this all with a great deal of humor, and even if you don't want to try to become the greatest birder in the history of the universe, I think you'll find the book entertaining, informative, and well worth a read. ]]> Rating767639228 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:13:32 -0700 <![CDATA[Sneed III liked a review]]> /
Sneed III liked Monica's review of Birding for Boomers: And Everyone Else Brave Enough to Embrace the World’s Most Rewarding and Frustrating Activity:
Birding for Boomers by Sneed B. Collard III
"My interest in birding is still at the stage Sneed B. Collard III started at - "simply trying to figure out what is flitting around the yard". I have never understood leaving early in the morning with binoculars in hand and returning later in the day with a big smile and sense of accomplishment for simply watching birds all day. But the author explains his transition to the world of birding step by step with a great deal of humor. He has also provided great resources for identification.

I think it's time to dust off the binoculars and "start imagining where the birds might take us!"

It was a very fun read."
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Sneed III liked L M's review of Like No Other: Earth’s Coolest One-of-a-Kind Creatures:
Like No Other by Sneed B. Collard III
"Really well constructed and written; clearly written intro that motivates the premise well; smart choices of which animals to include, then good information about each

Generous back matter that would be informative for kids and help educators or family members plan further explorations "
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Like No Other explores a topic that has fascinated me for decades—animals that have no close surviving relatives. These range from little-known animals such as Africa's Aye-Aye and India's Purple Frog to well-known creatures such as the Pronghorn, Whale Shark, and Leatherback sea turtle. Undoubtedly, all of these animals had close relatives at one time, but through earth's many upheavals and chance events, the animals in this book were left pretty much alone in the taxonomic world. Today, they are some of the most intriguing animals on the planet, and I was fortunate that Kane Press enlisted the wonderful talents of Christopher Silas Neal to help bring them alive for children and adults alike. ]]> Review6199146447 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:40:44 -0800 <![CDATA[Sneed added 'First Time Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Independent Traveler']]> /review/show/6199146447 First Time Japan by Sneed B. Collard III Sneed gave 5 stars to First Time Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Independent Traveler (Paperback) by Sneed B. Collard III
]]> Comment270766430 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:36:36 -0800 <![CDATA[Sneed commented on Jordan's review of Border Crossings]]> /review/show/5079536461 Jordan's review of Border Crossings
by Sneed B. Collard III

So glad you shared this with your class, Jordan :) ]]> Review6199130826 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:34:14 -0800 <![CDATA[Sneed added 'Sneed B. Collard III's Most Fun Book Ever About Lizards']]> /review/show/6199130826 Sneed B. Collard III's Most Fun Book Ever About Lizards by Sneed B. Collard III Sneed gave 5 stars to Sneed B. Collard III's Most Fun Book Ever About Lizards (Hardcover) by Sneed B. Collard III
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