The northern lights over Kulusuk, a small island on the east coast of Greenland. Photo courtesy of Nick Russill and subject to a Creative Commons license.

Want to learn more about the northern and southern lights - the aurora? Look to Issue 3 of Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears - Polar Patterns, Day, Night, and Seasons!

In this issue:

Read about a researcher who overwintered at Byrd Station in Antarctica to observe the Aurora australis.

Learn why the aurora happens and discover web sites to develop your personal content knowledge.

Print nonfiction books about the aurora for students to read - or have them read and listen online!

Plan art and poetry activities about this beautiful phenomenon.

Of course, there’s much more to be explored. Take a look at Issue 3 of Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears today!