Northern Lights

The following questions were answered by meteorologist Al Peterlin.

Q: What are the northern lights?
A: They are upper atmosphere distributions of radiant energy (light) somehow related to magnetic storms from the sun. They are also called "aurora borealis." (Al Peterlin)

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Penguin Puzzle

by Judith Bauer Stamper and Ted Enik

The popular and information-filled Magic School Bus stories are now offered in chapter book format. Loaded with science information and humor, these are sure to be a hit with anyone who's the least bit curious about bats. So take a seat behind the Friz!

$4.99
Paperback Book | Grades 3-5

Penguin Puzzle

Grades 3-5 $4.99

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Let's Find Out's Big Box of Science

Children will explore the parts of a flower, the life cycle of a frog, different dinosaur species, and other early childhood science investigations through simple visual organizers.

Themes include: Life Cycles, Animals, Plants, Environment, Health & Nutrition, Making Things, Physical Science

$39.95
Supplementary Collection | Grades Pre-K-1

Let's Find Out's Big Box of Science

Grades Pre-K-1 $39.95

LESSON PLAN	Winter Weather Day 4: What Makes the Wind Blow? Activities for teaching students about wind properties. This lesson plan includes a hot-air balloon experiment and wind-themed poetry writing.

ONLINE ACTIVITY	Winter Weather Maker Investigate how weather is made and make a snow storm.

BOOK INFORMATION	Storms Every incarnation of foul weather is covered in this colorful, informative book. Helpful illustrations, full-color photographs, and large type make scientific information accessible and fun to read. Includes a glossary, experiments — even a short story!