Why Do Leaves Change Colors?

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 ground 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 round.