
By Betsy Maestro, Loretta Krupinski (Illustrator)
Discover the mystery of why leaves change color each fall.
Explore the enchanting transformation of leaves in autumn with this engaging picture book. Dive into the mysteries of photosynthesis and learn why trees rest in winter. With fun activities like leaf rubbings and vibrant illustrations, young readers will uncover the science behind nature's colorful display. What weather brings out the best hues? Why do leaves feed trees? Find out in this captivating journey through the seasons.
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 visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids’ scientific interestsBooks 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.
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