Frank Carlson Library

This book describes the planet Venus, presenting information on its location, size, surface, temperature, rotation, atmosphere, and orbit.

A single day is longer than a year on Venus! This hot, rocky planet is much like Earth, but it holds many mysteries that scientists work hard to unravel. How did it form? What is it made of? These questions and more will be answered in this informative book about Venus – a planet often called "Earth's Twin."

Describes the characteristics of the planet Venus and how we discovered them.

A small mouse named Ricky Ricotta and his best friend, a giant flying robot, save the world from Victor Von Vulture and his vicious Voodoo Vultures from Venus.

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 child astronaut takes an imaginary trip to Venus, learns about the extremely hot and harsh conditions on the planet, and decides that Earth is a good home after all. Includes solar system diagram, Venus vs. Earth fact chart, and glossary"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the movements and physical features of the planet Venus and recent findings about its climate and surface.

An introduction to the physical features of Earth's nearest planetary neighbor.

"Describes the planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) and their place in the solar system"--