Gophers are rodents that may look cute, but they can wreck a backyard in a hurry. In fact, one small gopher can move a ton of dirt in just a year. Gophers tunneling through wild fields aren't a problem. In fact, their tunneling can be good for the environment. However, when they choose playgrounds, yards, farms, and golf courses for homes, they can become very destructive animals. So what do people do if a gopher moves in? Readers will find out in this informative book, chock full of fun facts and photographs of gophers in action.