In the northern hemisphere,
Where the climate is cold and clear,
Lies a land of ice and snow,
Where the aurora borealis glows.

There, at high latitudes,
The permafrost is hard and rude,
And currents flow in channels deep,
Where the ocean's secrets keep.

Inlets cut the coastline deep,
As water flows and currents creep,
And canals connect the land and sea,
A wonderland for all to see.

The solstice brings a special light,
A time of day that's bright and right,
When the sun stays up all night long,
And fills the land with its warm song.

So come and visit, young and old,
This land of ice and stories told,
Where nature's wonders never cease,
And adventure waits at every piece.

Reflections

1. What are some of the natural phenomena described in the story?
2. What is the significance of the solstice in the northern hemisphere?
3. What are some of the features of the northern hemisphere that make it unique?
4. How do you think the people and animals living in the northern hemisphere adapt to the cold climate?
5. What would you like to see or experience if you visited the northern hemisphere?