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Book Synopsis
From apes to otters to clever crows, this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book tells stories of amazing tool-using animals that use objects in crafty ways.

"This entertaining and informative title is a delightful read-aloud and a recommended addition to the nonfiction shelves."
School Library Journal

"Full of fascinating examples on how animals get around in the world by taking things they find & turning them into tools as well. What a great nonfiction series, I’m excited to see what book comes next!"
—Oh The Books We Love


In Earth’s jungles and deserts and deep beneath the sea curious creatures are hard at work. Some resourceful animals use tools to get the job done, just like you do. There are bottlenose dolphins holding sponges to protect their snouts, chimps wielding stone hammers and tailorbirds stitching leaves with spider silk.

Learn how and why these animals toil with tools, and discover that you have more in common with them than you ever imagined…

Trade Review
"This entertaining and informative title is a delightful read-aloud and a recommended addition to the nonfiction shelves."
School Library Journal

"Full of fascinating examples on how animals get around in the world by taking things they find & turning them into tools as well. What a great nonfiction series, I’m excited to see what book comes next!"
—Oh The Books We Love

Curious Creatures Working With Tools

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    A Hardback by Zoë Armstrong, Anja Susanj

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      Publisher: Flying Eye Books
      Publication Date: 02/08/2022
      ISBN13: 9781838740016, 978-1838740016
      ISBN10: 1838740015

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From apes to otters to clever crows, this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book tells stories of amazing tool-using animals that use objects in crafty ways.

      "This entertaining and informative title is a delightful read-aloud and a recommended addition to the nonfiction shelves."
      School Library Journal

      "Full of fascinating examples on how animals get around in the world by taking things they find & turning them into tools as well. What a great nonfiction series, I’m excited to see what book comes next!"
      —Oh The Books We Love


      In Earth’s jungles and deserts and deep beneath the sea curious creatures are hard at work. Some resourceful animals use tools to get the job done, just like you do. There are bottlenose dolphins holding sponges to protect their snouts, chimps wielding stone hammers and tailorbirds stitching leaves with spider silk.

      Learn how and why these animals toil with tools, and discover that you have more in common with them than you ever imagined…

      Trade Review
      "This entertaining and informative title is a delightful read-aloud and a recommended addition to the nonfiction shelves."
      School Library Journal

      "Full of fascinating examples on how animals get around in the world by taking things they find & turning them into tools as well. What a great nonfiction series, I’m excited to see what book comes next!"
      —Oh The Books We Love

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