venus (planet)

Describes the size, characteristics, and composition of the planet Venus.

Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Venus.

Describes the characteristics of the second closest planet to the sun.

Discusses the planets Mercury and Venus with a look at the surfaces and a comparative look at the two planets.

"An introduction to Mercury and Venus for primary and intermediate grade students with information about their features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Describes Venus, including its history, its composition, and its role in the solar system.

Describes the characteristics of Mercury and Venus, called the "hot planets" because of their proximity to the sun, and looks at how the two planets compare.

"Introduction to Mercury and Venus, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on their features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.

Describes some of the various features of the planet Venus and how we have learned what we know.

Color photos and diagrams fill this overview of Venus, which describes its surface, how it was formed, its climate, Venus myths, and the history of Venus research. Also includes a glossary and further-reading list.