Fall Foliage: The Mystery, Science, And Folklore Of Autumn Leaves

by Charles W.G. Smith, Frank S Kaczmarek (Photographer)

This colorful guide answers commonly asked questions about fall foliage. "Why do trees change color?" "What kind of leaf is that?" "Where are the best displays of fall foliage and how do I know when to go?" An informal but authoritative natural history and field guide, Fall Foliage reveals the mystery, science, and folklore of one of nature's most spectacular--and best beloved--phenomena.

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Clare · Rating 4 out of 5]

Growing up in the northeastern United States I always thought that most people in the world experienced the wonder of autumn as the leaves turn spectacular colors. This book put that assumption to rest. There are only three places on earth that revel in nature's glorious autumn display and quite a bit of North America is one of those places. This book highlights most of the trees, shrubs and vines that turn vivid colors and also gives the times when the colors are most prevalent in certain areas of the United States and where to best see the fall panorama of lovely hues.