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Why Do Leaves Change Color? by Betsy Maestro β€” book cover

Why Do Leaves Change Color?

by Betsy Maestro, Loretta Krupinski
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Overview

Most children have jumped into piles of leaves or helped their parents rake the yard, and everyone has wondered: Why do leaves change color? Activities that a child can do with leaves and even a list of places known for brilliant fall colors that readers can visit with their families is included. "An informative concept book."β€”BL.

Explains how leaves change their colors in autumn and then separate from the tree as the tree prepares for winter.

Synopsis

Most children have jumped into piles of leaves or helped their parents rake the yard, and everyone has wondered: Why do leaves change color? Activities that a child can do with leaves and even a list of places known for brilliant fall colors that readers can visit with their families is included. "An informative concept book."—BL.

Children's Literature

This book offers children a lot in its clear, concisely written, impeccably illustrated story about the life cycle of leaves. Why are leaves green in the first place? How do changes in light and temperature affect them? Why do leaves fall from the trees? Maestro gives detailed yet easy-to-follow explanations. Several pages feature large leaf identification pictures-one reason why this book is a great family companion to bring along while in search of the actual specimens. At the back of the book are activities and places to visit to see leaves in all their glory. A "Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science" Book.

About the Author, Betsy Maestro

Betsy Maestro is the author of the "American Story" series, illustrated by her husband, Giulio. She has also written several other non-fiction picture books, including the Let's-Read-And-Find-Out science books How Do Apples Grow? and Why Do Leaves Change Color? The Maestros live in Old Lyme, Connecticut.

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Editorials

Children's Literature - Marilyn Bagel

This book offers children a lot in its clear, concisely written, impeccably illustrated story about the life cycle of leaves. Why are leaves green in the first place? How do changes in light and temperature affect them? Why do leaves fall from the trees? Maestro gives detailed yet easy-to-follow explanations. Several pages feature large leaf identification pictures-one reason why this book is a great family companion to bring along while in search of the actual specimens. At the back of the book are activities and places to visit to see leaves in all their glory. A "Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science" Book.

Book Details

Published
September 1, 1994
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
32
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780064451260

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