Venus
Earth's Twin
Published on 1. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
979-8-7656-2868-3 (ISBN)
Description
"Why do some people think of Venus as Earth's twin? From surface temperatures to spacecraft exploration, readers will learn all about the hottest planet in our solar system"--
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Minneapolis
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fourth Grade, Reading Age: From 7 to 9 years, Interest Age: From 7 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Glossary; Index; Graphs; Charts; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
70 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-7656-2868-3 (9798765628683)
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Dr. Bruce Betts is Chief Scientist and LightSail Program Manager for The Planetary Society, the world's largest space interest group. Dr. Betts is a planetary scientist who earned a B.S. in physics and math and an M.S. in Applied Physics from Stanford and a Ph.D. in Planetary Science with a minor in Geology from Caltech. He spent several years with San Juan Institute/Planetary Science Institute as a Research Scientist, and later Senior Research Scientist. Dr. Betts is the author of Astronomy for Kids: How to Explore Outer Space with Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes! He regularly writes for The Planetary Society member magazine The Planetary Report, and on his blog on planetary.org.