Northern Lights

by Nick Hunter

Overview

This book looks at the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, exploring what they are, what they look like, where they can be seen, and how they are caused. Readers also learn about the significance of solar storms, the Southern Lights, what people thought about auroras in the past, and how they are explored today. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing auroras. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781432975210
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2013
Series:	The Night Sky: and Other Amazing Sights in Space
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	NC620L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Nick Hunter has written more than 30 books for young people. He has a degree in Modern History and specializes in writing about history and social studies. Nick enjoys all aspects of pop culture, particularly music from the 1950s to the present day. Before becoming an author, Nick worked in educational publishing for many years. He lives in Oxford, UK with his wife and two sons.

Table of Contents

Out of This World 4

What Are the Northern Lights? 6

Where Can You See the Northern Lights? 8

Southern Lights 10

What Causes the Northern Lights? 12

Magnetic Earth 16

Storms on the Sun 18

Studying the Sun 20

Across the Solar System 22

Beliefs of the Past 24

See for Yourself 26

Exploring Magnetic Fields 28

Glossary 30

Find Out More 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2013
Gr 2–4—Hunter will turn plenty of readers into enthusiastic sky watchers with these introductions to some of the heavens' more easily observed phenomena. Leaving the brightly colored sky and space photos and /or illustrations on every page to supply the drama-which they do, in abundance-he offers particularly clear, matter-of-fact descriptions of what stars and comets are made of, what causes both solar and lunar eclipses and auroras, and, in brief, what our ancestors thought of these wonders. Each volume closes with a doable, relevant enrichment activity and a modest handful of leads to further information.

School Library Journal

Each title could be used separately or as a series to deepen understanding of the night sky. Several Common Core Standards and domains can be enhanced by this series.

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