Venus [Paperback]

Isaac Asimov (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2004 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Isaac Asimovs 21st Century Library of the Universe, the Solar System

Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe draws upon the legendary writer's wit, clarity of style, enthusiasm, and enormous command of facts about space to give youngsters the most current information about the wonders of the universe. In twelve volumes Asimov takes young astronomers on a tour of our particular place in this marvelous universe--the Solar System--proceeding step by step from the Sun at the center of it all to the distant outer orbit of Pluto. In between he covers all the interior planets, including our own Moon and the asteroid belt between Earth and Mars. Now Prometheus Books is making these enchanting and educational books available in affordable paperback editions. Of all the planets in our Solar System, Venus is the one nearest to Earth and the brightest "star" in the night sky. It is very similar to Earth in some ways. The two are almost the same size, for example. But Venus is shrouded in such a thick layer of clouds that you cannot see its surface. Readers will learn about Venus's blistering heat and intense atmospheric pressure, its slow backward rotation, "Mariner 2's and "Magellan's observations of Venus, and the planet's volcanic activity.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...good review and introduction that should be of interest both to children and the adults reading with them..." -- The Planetary Report, September/October 2004

"...great books for budding astronomer, space scientist, or simply to attract someone's interest into the heavens." -- Artemis Magazine Online Reviews, Summer 2004

From the Publisher

Isaac Asimov's 21st CENTURY LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSE draws upon the wit, clarity of style, enthusiasm, and enormous number of facts about space found in previous landmark editions of The Library of the Universe. This new, revised edition provides substantially updated information to keep young astronomers in step with current details about the wonders of the Universe.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Prometheus Books; Rev. and Updated Ed edition (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591021790
• ISBN-13: 978-1591021797
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,417,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)