A change in leaf color Additional Information

Published by Twenty-First Century Books/Millbrook Press, 1994.

Vibrant oranges, brilliant yellows, and deep reds are some of the colors for which the temperate deciduous forest is known. Only deciduous trees put on this colorful show. But even more amazing than the changing colors of the leaves is how they fall. “This sudden movement of vegetation, from branches to the ground, is one of the most remarkable, gigantic energy transfers on the planet,” notes this author. Explore the fascinating biome of the temperate deciduous forest in this book, which discusses temperate deciduous forest weather, climate, and geology, as well as forest plants and animals. Read about deciduous forest communities, and learn about how people have interacted with the forest and the impact of this interaction.

Published by Lerner Publishing, 1986.

In some parts of the world when autumn comes, the green leaves on deciduous trees turn brilliant red, yellow, or orange and then fall to the ground. What causes these changes? This book shows this autumn sequence with color photographs, diagrams, and drawings. Trees work hardest in the spring and summer. They change light from the sun into energy through a process called photosynthesis. As the sunny days grow shorter, trees enter a new stage of life. Their leaves change color and die as the tree prepares for winter. This book not only discusses how leaves change but also considers the life cycle of the tree.