The Planet Venus
Venus is the brightest and easiest planet to spot in the night sky. With the naked eye, she looks like a big shiny star, although of course she’s actually a planet.
Did you know Venus is the only planet named after a female? 💖
That makes Venus extra special! She’s named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty—and this planet definitely has a lot of wow factor.
🚀 Fun Facts About Venus 🚀
🌋 Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system—even hotter than Mercury!
🌀 A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus. Wild, right?!
☁️ Venus is covered in thick clouds that trap heat like a giant blanket.
🌍 It’s sometimes called Earth’s twin because it’s almost the same size.
♀️ And yes—Venus proudly stands out as the only planet with a girl’s name!
🧠✨ Mini Venus Quiz! ✨🧠
1️⃣ True or False: Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system
2️⃣ What is Venus named after?
A) A queen
B) A goddess
C) A space alien
3️⃣ Is Venus bigger, smaller, or about the same size as Earth?
(Answers at the bottom 👇)
📚💫 Venus in Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures! 💫📚
Venus isn’t just amazing in real life—it’s also the setting for Book Two of Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures!
Book Two: Amelia, the Venutons and the Golden Cage
The quest continues! Amelia and her friends must collect the rest of the items on Queen Neep’s list to save Uglesnoo’s sister in time. That means traveling to Venus, where they need to collect twenty bliss bubbles from the scary Venutons. 😱
But can they trust them? 🤔
And who are the mysterious aliens hiding on Venus? 👀👽
🌌 Adventure, danger, and courage await—on the most powerful girl planet of them all!
👇 Quiz Answers:
1️⃣ True
2️⃣ B) A goddess
3️⃣ About the same size as Earth
💜🚀 Who’s ready to explore Venus with Amelia?
Next post: Let’s Explore the planet Mercury!
Evonne Blanchard is the author of Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace, Amelia, the Venutons and the Golden Cage and Amelia, the Merballs and the Emerald Cannon. These are the first three books in Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures. The author is now working on the fourth book in the series, Amelia, the Snapperjacks and the Molten Maze. Preview the books here!
When is a present not a present? When it’s a friendly purple alien called Uglesnoo, from Pluto! Uglesnoo needs to leave right away for the Moon. Uglesnoo also desperately needs Amelia’s help. Should Amelia venture into outer Space?
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“Appealing Illustrations combine with lots of text to make this a great read for children transitioning from picture books to chapter books.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The story is imaginative and fun…and a perfect book to stretch my oldest in his independent reading with something fun to keep his attention.” —Beautiful Books for Children
Book Two: Amelia, the Venutons and the Golden Cage
Uglesnoo needs Amelia’s help. His sister is very sick. The only cure is a repelling crystal from Neptune. With his Earthling friend, Amelia, they must continue their quest. More items are needed to buy the crystal. But Venus is full of danger and angry aliens. Are Uglesnoo and Amelia in over their heads?
“A lively sequel offers a sure-handed blend of fantasy, humor, adventure, and an ingenious heroine.” Kirkus Reviews
5/5 star rating! “Amelia, the Venutons and the Golden Cage is a wonderful children’s book that will allow your kids to get started in the Sci-Fi genre… The story is intriguing and well thought out. All in all, the author did a great job of creating an engaging story that kept my kids interested. We are definitely looking forward to the next book!”- Examiner.com
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Book Three: Amelia, the Merballs and the Emerald Cannon
Amelia and Uglesnoo land on Mercury. They meet the Merballs, the friendly aliens that live there. All goes well until an asteroid hits their planet. Amelia and Uglesnoo find themselves in deep trouble. How will they convince the Merballs of their innocence? And how will they manage to collect the flying shoes, escape Mercury and continue their quest to save Uglesnoo’s sister?
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“Adventure, inventiveness, and humor merge in this quirky, appealing tale.” —Kirkus Reviews.
“…This third book is even more original, fun and creative! With aliens, different planets, a good dose of humor and excellent storytelling that is age-appropriate, this is one of the best kids series out there. The illustrations are pretty fun too and fit the story well.” —I Heart Reading
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