Venus: Earth's Twin

by Bruce Betts

Overview

Venus is the hottest planet in our Solar System. And it’s often called Earth’s twin! Discover why Venus is so hot. Then learn about Venus’s volcanoes and clouds and how we use spacecraft to learn more about this amazing planet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798765626825
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2024
Series:	Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

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.