But why? A podcast for curious kids is known for serious answers to silly questions sent

in by kids just like you. But did you know that but why is now a book series?

Our first book, Our Lama's Ticklish, answers questions from real kids about farm animals.

This colorfully illustrated book is perfect for kids ages 8 to 10. And our second book,

To Fish Breathe Underwater, explores the underwater world of the ocean. Learn more at

at thebykids.org slash books.

This is But Why, a podcast for curious kids from Vermont Public Radio. I'm Jane Lindtom.

On this show, we take your questions and find people who can help you find answers. We

know you have thoughts about all kinds of things, ethical questions, history questions,

musings about the world around you. And we love to tackle all of them on this show.

So if you have a question, get an adult to help you record it on a smartphone and send

it to questions at butwhykids.org. This week we're going to go for a walk in the woods

and answer questions about these. That's right, leaves. In particular, fall leaves and

how trees go from green to fiery red, orange and yellow. But first, if you're in a family

that listens to or watches the news, you've probably been hearing a lot of this lately.

The campaign of Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump says, those names might

even be coming up at your family dinner table or at school. As we record this episode,

a big election is just a couple of weeks away. American citizens all over the country

and beyond are making their decisions about who they would like to see be the next president

of the United States. You have to be 18 to vote in this country. So I'm guessing most

of you are sitting this one out, but that doesn't mean you aren't paying attention.

And wondering about the political system we've got here. My name is Elizabeth. I am six

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