A world of discoveries awaits young readers as they follow Michael and Lizzie, who pan for gold and hunt for arrowheads. Lyrical descriptions based on the author's own childhood experiences introduce the amazing variety of wildlife that can be found in and around a backyard creek...from whirligig beetles, turtles and crawdads to rabbits, deer, and raccoon. After sharing this entertaining adventure, young readers will be inspired to take a closer look at their own backyards to see what natural treasures they may hold.