Venus : Magellan explores our twin planet /
by Franklyn M. Branley.
- 1st ed.
- New York : HarperCollins, c1994.
- 56 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
- A Voyage into space book .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-50) and index.
Magellan reaches Venus -- The motions of Venus : phases, days, and years -- The evolution of Venus -- The surface and structure of Venus -- Magnetism -- Temperature and weather.
School Library Journal Booklist 08/94 Kirkus 06/15/94
Describes the topography and motions of the planet Venus, explains theories about its origin and evolution, and presents recent discoveries made by the Magellan spacecraft.