venus (planet)

An introduction to Venus that describes the planet's orbit, rotation, surface, and atmosphere and discusses how scientists study it.

Introduces the planet Venus, including its position in the solar system, how long it takes to orbit the Sun, and the planet's unique topography and atmosphere.

Examines the physical characteristics and conditions of Venus, describing its position in relation to the sun and other planets and surveying humanity's attempts to penetrate its mysteries.

A color-illustrated overview of the planet Venus that describes its history, place in the universe, rotation and path around the sun, surface, and atmosphere, as well as Earth's exploration of Venus from space.

Provides facts about Venus, the second planet from the sun, discussing its size, surface conditions, and the history of Venus exploration.

Describes the composition of Venus from its core to its atmosphere and explains how Venus is incapable of supporting life even though it appears to be similar to Earth.

Describes the observation of Venus throughout history, spacecraft missions sent to explore the planet, and information learned about physical conditions there.

Describes the planet Venus's position in the solar system, size, craters, and clouds and what it looks like from Earth.

Presents information about Venus gained from the Magellan mission, with photographs that show a planet of active volcanoes, mountains, and river valleys carved by lava, and discusses how conditions found on Venus may provide insight into some of Earth's environmental problems.

Text and photographs present information on Venus, including its volcanoes, arachnoids, and pancake domes, as studied by United States and Soviet spacecraft.