
February 20, 2008 · Grades 5-8
Biologist and author Sneed B. Collard III has written over 40 non-fiction science books for elementary age students. Collard’s knowledge of biology shines through in his young adult fiction novels, Dog Sense and Flashpoint. Dog Sense was inspired by his Frisbee catching border collie and Flashpoint details his vast knowledge of birds of prey and forest fires.
During the broadcast, Collard explains the difficulties he faced going from a non-fiction writer to fiction writer. He also answers questions posed by students via telephone and e-mail.