Book of Answers
By David Wentworth Lazaroff

Whether you're an armchair explorer curious about the desert's many "exotic" plants and animals, or a long-time resident trying to negotiate a truce with a persistent packrat or woodpecker percussionist, settle back and enjoy your journey of discovery. You're certain to learn a thing or two that will change forever the way you look at desert life. Here are few examples of the questions covered.

• What exactly is a desert?
  
• How do I keep rattlesnakes out of my yard?
  
• How to keep dangerous scorpions and spiders out of my house?
  
• How do I attract hummingbirds to my yard?
  
• What should I take on a desert hike?
  
• How can I protect my pets from coyotes and bobcats?
  
• What's the oldest living things in the desert?
  
• Are Gila monsters dangerous?
  

Supplemented with nearly 100 illustrations, this 200 page book is broken down into three sections:

• Getting to know the desert
  
• The desert as one's backyard,
  
• Enjoying the desert.

Seven useful appendixes cover a range of topics including hummingbird gardening, venomous bites and stings, climate, and additional sources of information about desert life. A fun way to learn how wild and fascinating our deserts really are!