Elephants that remove ticks with sticks? Otters that crack open their
lunch with rocks? Crows that slide down a roof on a jar lid--over and
over? Take a fascinating look at the use of tools by animals around the
world.
Move over, humans! We're not the only creatures who can invent and use
tools to keep ourselves fed, warm, safe, healthy, comfortable--even
entertained. Thanks to the careful observations of biologists working in
the field, we now know that elephants use sunscreen, long-tailed
macaques floss their teeth, assassin bugs use bait to lure their prey,
orangutans make pillows, and crows will go sledding just for fun. Who's
the clever one now, eh? Join writer Richard Haynes and illustrator
Stephanie Laberis for a walk on the wild side and get ready to be
astonished, delighted, and amused by this jam-packed exploration.
Interested readers will find a map, an introduction, a glossary, an
index, and a bibliography for further investigation.