Tooling Around Crafty Creatures and the Tools They Use

Tooling Around Crafty Creatures and the Tools They Use by Ellen Jackson is an illustrated book published by Charlesbridge Publishing on September 9, 2014. This 32-page work presents a fascinating exploration of the tool-using behaviors of various animals around the globe, featuring simple, rhyming text that introduces readers to eleven unique species and their surprising adaptations.

Readers will discover how an octopus cleverly hides in a coconut, a dolphin uses a sponge for protection, and a deer adorns its antlers with mud and grass. The book includes secondary text that provides additional insights into these animals, along with back matter that features an author note on tools and the science of animal behavior, habitat information for each species, and suggestions for further reading. This edition is designed to engage young readers interested in zoology, animals, and the intersection of nature and technology.