auroras

A photographic introduction to the northern lights, discussing where they originate, explaining how they form, and looking at how they are studied.

Explains the auroras that appear over the north and south magnetic poles of Earth, focusing on what causes them, what they look like, and the different types.

Explores the myth and science behind the polar lights known as auroras.

In the remote north, a young girl calls on the raven to take her on a magical journey through the air, under the sea, and finally to a warm fire, where the elders sit and the native spirits dance.

Pandora the cat, Seabold the dog, and their three adopted mouse children, call on the pelicans for help when Aurora the sea turtle becomes stranded in fog and cold water near the lighthouse.

A collection of poems based on ancient legends about the northern lights from people who associated the fiery illuminations with animals, ghosts, dancers, and raging battles.

A curious young fox hears different explanations of the northern lights from the various animals he encounters.

With great difficulty a young man brings his sweetheart an aurora borealis for a birthday present to show his love for her.

Text and illustrations explore auroras, the most famous being the northern lights, and explains what they are, how they look to us, when to watch for them, and more.

Text and photographs discuss the origins, characteristics, and lore of the northern lights known as auroras.