"A heavily illustrated book and narrative about the threat of rising sea levels around the world." -- Provided by publisher.

"This book explains what the internet is and how information travels inside it. The title also pays special attention to the social significance of the technology." -- Provided by publisher.

"Babysitting is one of the most common first jobs. Watching children when their parents are away from home is a big responsibility. But with care and planning, a young person who enjoys spending time with kids can turn this endeavor into a fun way to make money. Part of the You’re Hired! series, I WANT TO BE A BABYSITTER explores the skills and qualifications that good babysitters need, as well as the best ways to get started in this popular part-time...

"Saltwater crocodiles are the world’s largest reptile. They live in swamps, rivers, and near the ocean in Southeast Asia. They eat any animal they can grab. Their mouths are filled with 66 sharp teeth. Look inside ALL ABOUT ASIAN SALTWATER CROCODILES to read about these fearsome and awesome animals." -- Provided by publisher.

A pictorial work of the vast collection from the famous Dutch museum at its almost 200-year anniversary. Color illustrations show a selection from the approximately 5,000 paintings, 30,000 works of sculpture and the applied arts, 17,000 historical objects, 3,000 works of Asiatic art and a million prints and drawings.

"The slow loris is small. They look like cute teddy bears. The slow loris has a secret. They are dangerous. They have a poisonous bite. Look inside ALL ABOUT ASIAN SLOW LORISES to learn about these unusual animals who live in the rainforests in Southeast Asia." -- Provided by publisher.

"Featuring more than 100 photos and quotes from cats in America's most glamorous city, [this book] exposes the furry underbelly of New York City's most glamorous, self-important residents." -- Amazon.com.

"Buzz! What’s that sound? It’s a honey bee! How do honey bees make that sound? Where do they live? In ALL ABOUT NORTH AMERICAN HONEY BEES, meet one of the most important insects on Earth. These fascinating animals live in colonies where every bee has a job to do. Busy bees make honey. They also do the important work of spreading pollen so that plants can make seeds." -- Provided by publisher.

"Eat, wrap, change, fly! What insect’s life cycle includes all these different stages? It’s a butterfly! How do butterflies get their colorful designs? What do caterpillars eat? How do caterpillars become butterflies? Butterflies are beautiful, but they are also important. They help new plants grow. Meet these fascinating fliers that can travel all over the continent in ALL ABOUT NORTH AMERICAN BUTTERFLIES." -- Provided by publisher.

"This book takes readers on a journey through the developmental history of various modes of transportation -- from chariots to electric cars, dugout canoes to ocean liners, cable cars to bullet trains, and the many iterations in between. The fascinating stories behind each of these machines join together to reveal a comprehensive history of how new and inventive forms of transportation have built off one another to change our world." -- Amazon.com....