Summer Green to Autumn Gold
Uncovering Leaves' Hidden Colors
Yellow and red, orange and brown—fall is full of color!
This nonfiction picture book, written and illustrated by Mia Posada, beautifully explains why leaves change color in fall. It highlights both the eye-catching colors of the season and the science behind the colors. Back matter offers additional scientific details for curious readers as well as suggested further reading and links to hands-on activities.
“A visually appealing and unusually informative picture book for curious kids.”—starred, Booklist
“[G]lorious art . . .”—starred, Kirkus Reviews
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978-1-5415-2899-4
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| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 4 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Nonfiction, Picture Books, Science |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Expository Literature |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2019-08-06 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF013020, JNF037040, JNF013090 |
| Dewey | 581.4/8 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 9.75 x 9.75 |
| Lexile | 590 |
| Guided Reading Level | O |
| ATOS Reading Level | 2.9 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 505399 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Awards, Glossary, Original artwork, Reviewed, and Starred Reviews |
Awards
- AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books Longlist
Reviews
Booklist
“A visually appealing and unusually informative picture book for curious kids.”—starred, Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“[G]lorious art . . .”—starred, Kirkus Reviews
Author, Illustrator: Mia Posada
Mia Posada grew up in Minneapolis, then studied art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where she lived until 2007 when she moved back to Minneapolis with her husband and children. Mia has written and illustrated numerous books including: Ladybugs: Red, Fiery and Bright, Robins: Songbirds of Spring, Guess What is Growing Inside This Egg, and Plants Can't Sit Still. She also wrote and illustrated Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves' Hidden Colors.