Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and it’s Earth’s nearest neighbor. Venus can easily be seen in the night sky without the help of a telescope. Venus doesn’t have any moons, but it does have a unique pattern of orbit and rotation. It takes Venus longer to rotate on its axis than it does to orbit around the Sun—meaning that its day is longer than its year! With simple, straightforward language, this book supports state and national science standards by exploring the fascinating planet of Venus.