Tooling Around: Crafty Creatures and the Tools They Use - Paperback
by Ellen Jackson (Author), Renné Benoit (Illustrator)
Humans aren't the only ones that use tools
Simple, rhyming text introduces eleven animals around the world and the surprising tools they use, including an octopus that hides in a coconut, a dolphin that protects its nose with a sponge, and a deer that bedecks its antlers with heaping piles of mud and grass. Secondary text offers further information about these crafty creatures. Back matter includes an author note on tools and the science of animal behavior, information on the habitats of each species, and further reading for kids and adults. Perfect for budding zoologists.Ellen Jackson has written and published many fiction and nonfiction books for children. She is the author of the award-winning Turn of the Century, Cinder Edna, and The Ballad of the Booster Bogg, among others. Ellen lives in California with her Miniature Schnauzer, Bailey. She writes almost every day. You can visit her online at EllenJackson.net.
Renné Benoit is the illustrator of several picture books, including Mooncakes, The Secret of the Village Fool, and Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion. Renné lives in Ontario, Canada.At the heart of every product lies a unique story, driven by our passion for quality and innovation. Each item enhances your everyday life and sparks joy.