This adventure takes place in the spring in Arizona where Hum, a beautiful, friendly, curious hummingbird, asks the animals to help him find his best friend, the desert tortoise. It is entertaining as well as educational, using life science inquiry to investigate habitats, adaptations, and dependency on each other and their environment. The story also reminds us that God created the creatures of the earth and gave them all they need to survive in the desert. Children of all ages will love these desert characters while learning all about how they live, interact, and survive in the desert.