Frank Carlson Library

"Describing different types of leaves, this photo-illustrated nature walk guide shows very young readers how to identify common types of leaves. Includes photo glossary and quiz"--Provided by publisher.

People are used to seeing leaves fall from the trees in autumn or add shades of green to parks and other natural areas through spring and summer. However, how often do people think about what leaves do for plants? Readers learn how leaves contribute to the growth and functioning of plants as they explore this introduction to basic biology concepts, such as photosynthesis.

Provides examples of different kinds of animals that can be made out of leaves and suggests various uses for the finished product.

Simple text and pictures describe the different shapes, sizes, and colors of leaves, as well as what happens to them in the spring and fall.

Miss Frizzle's class is stuck in a tree. It's time for a wild leaf ride as with the help of the Magic School Bus they learn all about leaves.

Describes the characteristics of various trees and how they provide food and shelter for animals.

"Backpack Explorer: Discovering Trees encourages junior naturalists to step outside and get curious about the trees they see, whether in their backyard, in their neighborhood, in a park, or on a trail"--

There are thousands of plant species in the world, and each one has leaves that look different from other kinds of plants. No matter what leaves look like, they re one of a plant s most important parts. This text covers key life science concepts such as photosynthesis. Readers will see different shapes and sizes of leaves through highly detailed color photographs, which complement the text. By the end of the book, readers will see that there s more...