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Vishnu is one of the three main gods in Hinduism. Vaishnavas believed that Vishnu is the highest God. He is the preserver God, which means he protects the Earth from being destroyed. His role is to return to the earth in trouble times and restore the balance of earth.

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Vishnu was asleep and floating in a vast sea of nothingness. Upon waking, a lotus sprang from his belly and blossoms, giving birth to Brahma. Brahma then set out to create entire universe.

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Vishnu is shown with light blue skin and four arms. Each arms hold something different. One arm holds a conch which represents the primeval sound of creation. The chakra symbolizes the mind. The lotus flower is an example of liberation. The mace represents physical strength. His light blue skin symbolized his purity and his eternal nature.

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Vishnu comes in ten avatars (dashavatara). Each has a different form and purpose. When men are faced a challenge, the Vishnu will appear. The avatars are not random. They are associated with a specific period time when they were needed the most. People refer to this as the Time-Spirit.
The Ten Avatars:

Matsya (fish)

Kurma(turtle)

Varaha(pig/boar)

Narasimha (half lion, half man)

Vamana (dwarf sage with the ability to grow)

Parasurama (fierce man/hunter)

Rama (greatest warrior/ ideal man)

Krishna (mentally advanced man)

Buddha (the all knowing)

Kalki (future avatar)

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He will come one day, mounted on white horse, to oversee the final destruction of the wicked, restore purity, renew creation, and bring harmony and order.

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-He is worshiped by people who follow the religion
-Takes various forms. Vishnu has ten avatars.
- A temple is built in his honor, for example, Bhubaneswar is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu which is located in India. The temple is estimated to be built in 12th century AD

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Many Hindus believe that Buddha is an incarnation of Vishnu in which some Buddhist sects agree. However, others believe that Buddha was just a special incarnation of a highly evolved soul.

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Vishnu is feature in Rig Veda, the holiest of the four Vedas, and is mentioned numerous times along other Gods. In early texts, he was not associated with original seven solar gods. However, in later texts he was mentioned leading the solar gods.

Two of Vishnu's incarnations, Rama and Krishna, are also subject of the epic stories Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Ramayana: In the forest Sita was abducted by Ravana, and Rama gathered an army of monkeys and bears to search for her. The allies attacked Lanka, killed Ravana, and rescued Sita. In order to prove her chastity, Sita entered fire but was vindicated by the gods and restored to her husband.
Mahabharata: The Pandavas have to go into exile, but when they return they engage the Kauravas in battle. Krishna fights on the side of the Pandava and serves as Arjuna's charioteer.

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https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Vishnu

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/vi/Vishnu

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/deities/vishnu.shtml

http://www.encyclopedia.com/philosophy-and-religion/eastern-religions/hinduism/vishnu

http://blog.sivanaspirit.com/10-facts-about-vishnu/