Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Author: Betsy Maestro
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0062447025

Read and find out about the magical process of how leaves change their color in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. This book includes simple, fun diagrams that help introduce concepts like photosynthesis and the different types of leaves. This book also includes a list of the best spots to view leaves changing color as well as simple activities to do with leaves, like leaf rubbings and leaf pressings. Questions addressed in this book include: How do leaves feed trees? What kind of weather brings out the best colors? Why is winter a time of rest for trees? Read and find out in the proven winner Why Do Leaves Change Color? This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists Meet national science education standards Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf

Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf
Author: Lois Ehlert
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 42
Release: 1991
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780152661977

Lois Ehlert uses watercolor collage and pieces of actual seeds, fabric, wire, and roots in this innovative and rich introduction to the life of a tree. A special glossary explains how roots absorb nutrients, what photosynthesis is, how sap circulates, and other facts about trees. "Children will beg to share this book over and over."--American Bookseller

Let it Fall

Let it Fall
Author: Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0545208793

The leaves turn red, brown, and orange, then drift down from the trees. It's time to go apple picking and on hayrides at the county fair. Fall is finally here! With soft, colourful art, adorable children, and seasonal outdoor scenes, Let It Fall celebrates the beauty of autumn.

Leaves Fall Down

Leaves Fall Down
Author: Lisa Bullard
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1404860134

Two friends learn why leaves change colors and fall off the trees in autumn and enjoy raking them into a huge pile for jumping.

Summer Green to Autumn Gold

Summer Green to Autumn Gold
Author: Mia Posada
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2019-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541571932

Yellow and red, orange and brown—fall is full of color! This nonfiction picture book, written and illustrated by Mia Posada, beautifully explains why leaves change color in fall. It highlights both the eye-catching colors of the season and the science behind the colors. Back matter offers additional scientific details for curious readers as well as suggested further reading and links to hands-on activities. "A visually appealing and unusually informative picture book for curious kids."—starred, Booklist "[G]lorious art . . ."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

Autumn Leaves

Autumn Leaves
Author: Ken Robbins
Publisher:
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Fall foliage
ISBN: 9780439149884

Examines the characteristics of different types of leaves and explains how and why they change colors in the autumn.

Fall Leaves Fall!

Fall Leaves Fall!
Author: Zoe Hall
Publisher: Scholastic
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780590100793

What's the best part of fall? Fall leaves! Red leaves, yellow leaves, leaves for crunching, leaves for jumping.

Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Author: Beth Bence Reinke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-08
Genre: Autumn
ISBN: 9781503807976

Find out why leaves turn orange, yellow, red, and purple in the autumn before falling to the ground. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Turning Leaves

Turning Leaves
Author: Alan McPherson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2012-05-24
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1477233504

Turning Leaves is a celebration of the colors of autumn in Indiana. The content encourages the reader to open their senses to this fleeting, color-filled transition between summer and winter, when autumn brings picturesque beauty and a magnificence of its own. This regional book includes the science of fall foliage color, a listing of the most colorful trees, shrubs and vines, their distribution and habitat within the Hoosier state, mapped driving and walking tours, photo tips, numerous autumn-related stories , inspirational quotes and color photographs that will help you discover the splendor of fall foliage in Indiana. Everything to do with Indianas autumn, Turning Leaves is for those who love the annual festival of kaleidoscopic floral beauty, the high point of the year!

We Care

We Care
Author: Bertie Kingore
Publisher: Good Year Books
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2002
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1596473002

Hundreds of proven hands-on activities, carefully outlined and using inexpensive materials, emphasize learning by doing, encourage creativity, and afford opportunities to develop responsibility. Organized into 19 thematic units (from "Marvelous Me" to "Summertime and the Sun") and correlated to the school-year calendar, the activities cover key curriculum areas such as language arts, math, and science; they also involve art, music, cooking, movement, block play, and role plays. Jargon-free and clearly written, the book is also a great resource for parents. Grades preK-K. 302 pages. Good Year Books. Second Edition.