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

Discusses natural structures ranging in size from a seedling to canyons and human-made structures that mimic nature.

Provides facts about such fruits as apples, peaches, and grapes, including how they grow, how they are harvested, and how they are eaten.

Learn about autumn leaves through a lyrical tale with illustrations and activities. With beautiful illustrations and a lyrical narrative, Virginia Snow takes children on a fun and educational adventure. Take a stroll through the woods and learn to identify 24 different kinds of leaves by their shapes and autumn colors. At the end of the day, learn how to press the gathered leaves and how to make a leaf rubbing.

An introduction to many kinds of structures including animals, skeletons, trees, roofs, bridges, roads, and buildings. There are accompanying study questions, activities, and experiments.

"A group of diverse children explore how caterpillars morph into moths and butterflies"--