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

Smith, Charles W.G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762727888 ISBN 13: 9780762727889

Publisher: Falcon Guides, 2005

Synopsis

Fall Foliage celebrates one of nature's most spectacular, beloved, and fleeting phenomenon. This informal but authoritative guide-part artistic color photography, part science, part travelogue-answers commonly asked questions about foliage: Why do leaves turn yellow, or red? Why do leaves fall? How can you identify trees by their leaves or their bark? Where are the best displays of fall foliage nationwide, and when is peak season?

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Fall Foliage is a celebration of one of nature's most spectacular, beloved, and fleeting phenomena. Equal parts field handbook and travel guide, this visually stunning book features brilliant color photographs and answers commonly asked questions about the changing of the season: Why do leaves turn yellow, or red? Why do leaves fall? How can you identify trees by their leaves or their bark? Where are the best displays of fall foliage nationwide, and when is peak season? From coast to coast, Fall Foliage is the perfect companion for an autumn drive.

About the Author:

Charles W. G. Smith, formerly the Natural History Editor at Storey Communications, is the author of several books on topics ranging from gardening to backpacking. Frank Kaczmarek is a professional biologist whose nature photographs have appeared in numerous magazines, calendars, and books. 

About this edition

• Publisher: Falcon Guides
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0762727888
• ISBN 13: 9780762727889
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144