What is chlorophyll?

Have you ever wondered why green leaves suddenly burst into bright gold, orange, and red when autumn arrives? It’s not magic—it’s amazing science! Join Mira and Finn as they uncover the secret, hidden lives of leaves. Did you know a single oak tree can have over 200,000 leaves that weigh as much as a baby grand piano? In the summer, these leaves are actually tiny, hardworking sugar factories! But here is the craziest part: those green leaves are secretly yellow and orange all summer long. The bright green "chlorophyll" just covers the other colors up! When winter brings freezing weather, trees have to go into survival mode. Discover how trees create brand-new red shields to protect their food, and why they use microscopic "scissors" to drop every single leaf to the ground! Dropping leaves actually saves the tree's life so it doesn't freeze or dry out in the cold. Bundle up and get ready for a mind-blowing nature adventure that will change the way you look at crunchy autumn leaf piles forever!