Aurora: The Mysterious Northern Lights

Synopsis

Explore the Myth and Science Behind the Aurora Even those who have not had the privilege of seeing aurora know that there is something magical about them. Throughout the ages, the sheer magnificence and eerie grandeur of the northern lights have evoked both fear and wonder. But few of us understand why or how they occur. As beguiling as the auroral legends are, the scientific explanation for the lights is no less awe-inspiring. In a clear, intelligent text that is accompanied by dozens of archival illustrations, diagrams, and color photographs, Candace Savage explores the myth and science behind the aurora. She reveals the surprisingly common threads in the auroral traditions of distant cultures and follows the long, colorful, and sometimes fractious path that led scientists to the contemporary theory about the lights. Candace Savage is the author of numerous internationally acclaimed books of natural history, including Wolves, Grizzly Bears, Wild Cats and Bird Brains: The Intelligence of Crows, Ravens, Magpies and Jays. Her large body of work has been honored by the American and Canadian Library Associations, the Canadian Science Writers' Association and the Rachel Carson Institute. She lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Copyright:

1994

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

142 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781552095836

Publisher:

N/A

Date of Addition:

09/14/08

Copyrighted By:

Candace Savage

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Science, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences

Submitted By:

Shelley L. Rhodes

Proofread By:

Carrie Karnos

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.