While helping their dad run Fred's Fall Color Tours in New England, Jim and Andy think the tourists are pretty silly; then one night the boys experience something which makes them change their minds.
Despite the urging of wind, rain, and a crow, an autumn leaf refuses to fall from its tree until a gardener relates the story of the seasons' cycle and nature's rebirth.
Looks at leaves as a food source for trees, explains the process of photosynthesis, describes different types of leaves, and discusses their importance to people.
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes how fall weather affects the actions of animals, the growth of plants, and the activities of people. Includes photo glossary and quiz"--Provided by publisher.
Identifies the parts of leaves, including evergreens, and describes the process of photosynthesis, the change of colors in the fall, the relationship between leaves and animals, and the wide variety of uses people have found for leaves.