Aurora: The Mysterious Northern Lights - Softcover

Candace Savage

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9780871563743: Aurora: The Mysterious Northern Lights

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0871563746 ISBN 13: 9780871563743

Publisher: Sierra Club Books, 1657

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Throughout the ages, The sheer magnificence and eerie grandeur of the aurora have evoked both fear and wonder. In this beautifully illustrated book, candace savage explores the myth and the science behind these amazing lights.

"These rays of light permanently affixed above the poles and only occasionally glimpsed in between are at the center of a great deal of folklore and scientific awe. Savage unravels much of the mystery surrounding the lights and accompanies her text with beautiful photographs." -- Science News

"A beautifully illustrated history of the ways people in various cultures have explained the aurora." -- Chicago Tribune

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he ages, The sheer magnificence and eerie grandeur of the aurora have evoked both fear and wonder. In this beautifully illustrated book, candace savage explores the myth and the science behind these amazing lights.

About the Author:

Candace Savage is the author of numerous internationally acclaimed books, including Beauty Queens, Cowgirls, Bird Brains and Witch. Her work has been honored by both the American and Canadian Library Associations and the Rachel Carson Institute.

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