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.
Contents
What are leaves? -- What do leaves do? -- Why leaves change -- Evergreen leaves -- Leaves and animals -- How leaves survive -- Leaves that people eat -- Other uses for leaves -- Grow it! -- Cook it!
