A classic fall read-aloud with clomping boots, shaking gloves, and a silly story young children love. It’s a great book for preschool and kindergarten students learning about the autumn season. It’s ...

This is the time of year when Nicole Hughes gets constantly distracted by the fall foliage as she drives around North Carolina. "I'm always looking," says Hughes, a biologist at High Point University.

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...