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Falling Beauty
Girl (4-5) playing with autumn leaves
Lovely Leaves!
In the fall, the leaves on many trees turn colors like yellow, orange and red. Trees may be most vibrant in autumn, but leaves actually work throughout the year to support the tree.

-The Leaf
-Types of Leaves
-Autumn Leaf Color
-Why Do Leaves Fall?
-Leaf Identification
Farm Animals
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Season of Slumber
hedgehog
Hibernation
Would you enjoy a nap that lasts several months? For some animals, this long sleep helps them stay safe and warm during harsh winters.

-Secrets of Hibernation
-Hibernating Animals
-Where Do Insects Go?
-How Turtles Hibernate
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Watch, listen or discover new and exciting things about people, places and events you want to know more about with the guides below!
leaves of tree
Leaves work hard to help the tree survive. Find out more about the various shapes, functions, and structures of leaves, and learn how the differences affect the tree.
Two raccoons (Procyon lotor) standing in water, North America, close-up
Wild animals need different things than human beings. From seeking shelter to finding food, animals have adapted to thrive in their environments.
Cool Links
StarTree World
This amazing site shows photos of most kinds of trees, including leaves and fruit!
StarTree Kit
Follow these online lessons to become a tree expert.
StarWaking Up
Watch the video of a polar bear family waking up from hibernation.