Curious Creatures Working With Tools

(Hardback)

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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 rocky 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. Children will learn all about these clever creatures, and explore how their daily routines have a lot in common with human kids! A perfect book for children with a curiosity to learn more about the wonderful animals we share our planet with.

Reviews

An exhilarating journey to meet some of the craftiest and most resourceful animals on Earth. Mind-boggling and lots of fun! -- Ben Hoare, author of An Anthology of Intriguing Animals
So much to discover in this beautifully illustrated book. * Britta Teckentrup, author of Birds and their Feathers *
Beautifully illustrated book telling stories of amazing and resourceful tool-making animals. -- The Association for Science Education
This entertaining and informative title is a delightful read-aloud and a recommended addition to the nonfiction shelves. -- School Library Journal
An absolutely fascinating look at animals and their use of tools that help them survive and thrive in their own habitats. * Just Imagine *
Visually the book is beautiful and all of the creatures featured ooze character and personality thanks to little touches and their facial expressions. -- Comics In Class
A beautifully illustrated non-fiction book all about animals who use tools. -- @literate.littles on Instagram
Beautiful and vibrant illustrations. -- @littlelibraryowl on Instagram
A fascinating tribute to creature ingenuity. -- Red Reading Hub
Perfect for curious young readers, this engaging non-fiction book shares the resourceful tools used by these "curious creatures". -- @paper.ren on Instagram
The information is easily digestible and provided in small chunks scattered amongst the illustrations across the spreads. -- @raising_bookworms on Instagram
An absorbing exploration of the resourcefulness of tool-using animals. -- Through The Bookshelf
Tantalising facts to fascinate. -- @busy_busy_learning on Instagram
Beautifully written, this book invites you to go on a journey around the world and learn more about the craftiest and most resourceful animals on the planet. -- @thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram
A fascinating read. -- @raisingsmallreaders on Instagram
Truly captivating and engaging. * @inclusive_childrens_books on Instagram *
A fascinating homage to so many different creatures and their ingenuity. * @bookishwaytoplay on Instagram *
Full of fascinating examples on how animals get around in the world by taking things they find & turning them into tools. * @ohthebookswelove on Instagram *
A perfect book for any 6 - 8-year-old who is interested in animals and the natural world. * Armadillo Magazine *
This book is perfect for engaging children in non-fiction reading. * @miss.wrightsclassroom on Instagram *
The animal kingdom really is remarkable, and this is an excellent book for introducing the ideas of evolution, resourcefulness and adaptation. * @thelittleliterarysociety on Instagram *
I love the premise of this- a celebration of just how clever the animals we share this planet with are. -- Late to the Party Reader

Author Bio

Zo Armstrong is a trained journalist who has worked in public relations within the charitable sector and in education. Zo works as a freelance writer in Brighton where she lives with her young daughter. She is the author of Find The Spy. Anja Susanj is originally from coastal Croatia, she received an MA in illustration at the University of the Arts London and has been doing illustration ever since. Her first book was The Secret Lives of Mermaids with Flying Eye Books.