The Secret of Fall

Each season has its own qualities that set it apart. Winter snow turns the world into a sparkling fairyland. Spring brings a promise of new beginnings. Summer gifts us with long days with endless blue skies. But fall has a magic all its own. It offers a kaleidoscope of textures, smells, and colors. But what's behind those glorious colors we see among the treetops and upon the leaf-covered ground? Are leaves more than what they seem? Young readers are invited to explore how and why leaves change color. Back matter delves into the science behind photosynthesis.