Through the inspiring photography of Anthony E. Cook and the evocative writing of naturalist Ann Zwinger, this colorful volume takes readers on a magnificent tour of autumn's multicolored tapestry. 110 color photos.

The perfect road trip companion for the beautiful New England fall This guide details 25 of the best scenic tours during fall foliage season in New England. Trips vary from short drives on the coast to all-day excursions in the region’s mountains and forests. Detailed maps and itineraries complement trip descriptions that tell you what you’ll find along the route. In addition, sidebars suggest short walks and hikes that are great diversions when a little leg-stretching is required. This is the perfect companion for any leaf-peeping excursion. Drives include: A Covered Bridge Tour of Southwestern New Hampshire The Southern Berkshires: Hay Fields, Waterfalls, and Cobbles Rhode Island’s Beaches and Mansions: Westerly to Newport Connecticut River Tour Maine’s Big Woods: The Kennebec Valley and Moosehead Lake Experience the inimitable sights of autumn in New England, and leave no leaf unturned!

No need to hop on a plane to the East Coast! California has beautiful fall foliage, especially in the Sierra Nevada, which glows red and golden every year with aspens, cottonwoods, dogwoods, maples, and oaks. This compact, lively guide shows visitors where and how to capture the best images of turning leaves in the eastern Sierra, Tahoe, and Yosemite, as well as destinations off the beaten track. Mitchell's advice is suitable for photographers of all levels, whether tourists who want to share their experience with friends or professionals seeking advice for dealing with the special challenges of fall photography. More than a manual of technical considerations, though, California's Fall Color encourages us to be overwhelmed by beauty--to take home an image containing the color but, just as importantly, the essence of that sublime feeling.

The beautiful aurorae, or northern lights, are the stuff of legends. The ancient stories of the Sami people warn that if you mock the lights they will seize you, and their mythical appeal continues to capture the hearts and imagination of people across the globe.

Fall Color and Woodland Harvests: A Guide to the More Colorful Fall Leaves and Fruits of the Eastern Forests

Autumn in the Natural World answers the questions you have about the changes you see and feel in the autumn season. Where do the animals disappear in winter? How do water-filled plants not freeze to death? Learn the the miraculous ways bodies of water and aquatic animals such as insects, turtles, etc. change their bodies to survive winter’s cold and freezing conditions. Autumn nature journal prompts are included throughout the book and in the last chapter.