"Fast or slow, sometimes, frequently, other times, rarely. Eyes that work together, eyes that work separately from each other. Eyes that swivel, eyes that see 360 degrees, eyes that see like telescopes. Every living animal blinks"--

"Lub-DUB. Lub-DUB. Lub-DUB. The rhythm of every animal's heartbeat is different. Flick-dash flick-dash! Lub-DUB. Lub-DUB. Lub-DUB. From tiny meadow mice to tall giraffes to the octopus with three hearts, each animal's heart has its own beat, in tune with its body's needs"--

"Trees can live a very long time, but what happens when they die? This unusual book describes, in lyrical prose accompanied by colorful and graphic illustrations, that trees have a whole long second life, continuing to contribute to their habitat, the environment, and the cycle of life" --

"There was no looking back after the wheel was invented. It allowed people to build carts to transport their goods and, eventually, those carts turned into means of transportation for people. But there were also horses, and donkeys, and bullocks for transporting goods and people. There were stagecoaches, and trains, and cars. And there were boats-all kinds of boats-and all kinds of airplanes. People are very good at inventing ways to make their lives...

"Water. It is crucial for life on Earth, and it is everywhere. It is also the only substance on Earth that naturally has three forms : it can be a liquid, a solid, or a gas. Why is water so important for life?" --