Bibliograph

The secrets of Venus, by Emma Carlson Berne

Type

Label

The secrets of Venus, by Emma Carlson Berne

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-10

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The secrets of Venus

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

897510694

Responsibility statement

by Emma Carlson Berne

Series statement

Smithsonian. Planets

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader AR, 5.5, 0.5, 175226.Accelerated Reader, Level 5.5.

Summary

"Discusses the planet Venus, including observations by ancient cultures, current knowledge of Venus, and plans for future scientific research and space exploration"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Mysterious beauty -- Deity in the sky: the Mayans and Venus -- Love and fire: mythology of Venus -- From point of light to planet -- Standing on the surface of Venus -- The ultimate greenhouse -- Toxic air, weird weather -- It feels heavy -- How can a day be longer than a year? -- Mariner and Magellan: Venus exploration -- All aboard for the Venus express! -- Newest news from Venus -- The future and beyond

Target audience

juvenile

Creator