Why Do Leaves Change Color - Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2 Author:Betsy Maestro, Loretta Krupinski (Illustrator) Most children have jumped into piles of leaves or helped their parents rake the yard, and everyone has wondered: Why do leaves change color? Activities that a child can do with leaves and even a list of places known for brilliant fall colors that readers can visit with their families is included.