The birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that inhabit our yards are overwhelmingly on our side. Pollinationg our flowers and vegetables, and keeping pests in check. In Garden Allies, biologist and lifelong garden educator Frédérique Lavoipierre shares fascinating portraits of these beneficial creatures. You'll learn how they keep the garden's ecology in dynamic balance, how to welcome them into your yard, and how they form a harmonious whole with the plants and soil in your garden and even with you. This paper back book has 307 pages plus an index.  Written by Frédérique Lavoipierre and illustrations by Craig Latker.