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Northern lights

Whitfield, David. (Author).

Describes the phenomena called auroras, including how they occur, how they are observed, and the myths surrounding them.

Book  - 2012
J 538.768 Whi
2 copies / 0 on hold

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  • ISBN: 9781619130982
  • Physical Description 24 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
  • Publisher New York : AV2 by Weigl, 2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:
This book provides access to enhanced content that includes audio, video, web links, quizzes, activities, and a slide show.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Studying northern lights -- How northern lights form -- Auroras and the sun -- Magnetic fields -- Observing the sun and auroras -- Gases in the atmosphere -- Viewing auroras -- Predicting auroras -- What is a physicist? -- Eight facts about the northern lights -- North lights brain teasers -- Science in action.