The Northern Lights

by Deborah Underwood

Book Overview

The shimmering colors of the northern lights have fascinated people for centuries. What makes the lights dance through northern skies? Many cultures used myths and legends to explain them. Now... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737720859
• ISBN13: 9780737720853
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: KidHaven Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Fascinating

Colorful legends and anecdotes enhance the clear explanations of a complex and fascinating topic. Thoroughly-researched, well-organized, and at times beautifully poetic. A great resource for curious minds.

Lively and lovely book

"Northern Lights" is a great addition to any library. The writer does a wonderful job of explaining how the northern lights are generated by the complex interaction of solar wind, the atmosphere, and the Earth's magnetic field. Kids will also enjoy the collection of legends and superstitions about the northern lights that the author has collected. This book is a thoughtful balance of beauty and physics for schoolchildren and would be a valuable resource for science reports.

Dancing Lights Make for Great Reading

Deborah Underwood has skillfully demystified Northern Lights, by combining scientific explanation with interesting myths from cultures around the world to explore this beautiful and powerful natural phenomenon. Clear yet lyrical writing make this a joy to read!