Yellow and red, orange and brown-- fall is full of color! But why do leaves change color? Illustrated with gorgeous watercolor and collage artwork, this nonfiction picture book introduces young readers to the science behind the many colors of leaves. With a glossary and hands-on experiments.

Count backwards from ten to one during one of the most colorful times of the year. Learn about the bright, colorful leaves and the trees from which they fall. Watch the animals frolicking in the crisp, autumn air as they get ready for the approaching cold winter. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities.

"What happens in fall? Leaves change color, fall from the trees, and need raking. Pair this photo-driven nonfiction title with its illustrated fiction companion, Fall Colors. "--Amazon.com

"Bright photographs and carefully leveled text help bring colorful fall leaves to life in this nonfiction title. Pairs with the fiction book Raking Leaves"--

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.|Activities for further learning|Author/Illustrator biography|Index|Sources for further research|Suggested...

"Yes, the changing colors of leaves signal the coming of fall, but why do they change? Is it the cold, the amount of sunlight . . . young naturalists need to know! This engaging book reveals the science behind the colorful leaves we see falling to the earth each year. Scientific vocabulary and spectacular photographs support up-and-coming scientists' understanding as they learn about the natural processes at work, not just in autumn, but all year...

"Follow the transformation of a forest from the green leaves of summer to autumn colors and finally to the bare branches of early winter in this poetic board book for babies and toddlers"--

"Offers answers to the most compelling questions about the changing seasons. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--

Simple text and photographs present the different types and colors of leaves found in the Northern Hemisphere in autumn.

Celebrate fall with this book that's filled with pumpkins, acorns, candy apples, and more! -- Back cover.