Book
Hot planets : Mercury and Venus / David Jefferis.
Introduction to the planets Mercury and Venus, the two planets in our solar system closest to the sun.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780778737353 (lib. bdg.) :
- Physical Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Crabtree Pub., c2009.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introducing the hot planets: What are hot planets? -- How old are Mercury and Venus? -- How do the two planets compare? -- Focus on Mercury: What was the first probe to Mercury? -- Are there spiders on Mercury? -- Could I stand on Mercury's surface? -- What is Mercury's Caloris basin? -- Closer look at Venus: Why is Venus called the 'hell planet?' -- Are there hurricanes on Venus? -- How many volcanoes are on Venus? -- What are arachnoids? -- Young astronomer: Can I observe the hot planets? -- Hot planets database: Facts and figures. |
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| Subject: | Planets. Mercury (Planet) > Juvenile literature. Venus (Planet) > Juvenile literature. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Cookstown Branch | J 523.41 Jef | 31681002083467 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Describes the similarities and differences between Mercury and Venus, the two planets that are the closest to the Sun, comparing their surfaces, temperatures, atmospheres, rotation, gravity, and results of the space probes sent to each planet. - Baker & Taylor
Introduction to the planets Mercury and Venus, the two planets in our solar system closest to the sun. - Crabtree Pub Co
The hottest planets in our solar system, Mercury and Venus, are investigated in this fascinating title from the Exploring Our Solar System series. Come inside to find out why these planets are so hot, if astronauts could travel there, and if Mercury and Venus have any moons. Teacherâs guide available.
