Magic: a very "sneaky word," appearing in many forms. Supernatural magic was used by our ancestors before they developed the scientific method - in their attempt to interpret the functioning of the Universe.

The ancient Egyptians interpreted the appearance of night through the myth of the goddess Nuit, who swallowed the Sun and gave birth to it again the next morning. The Vikings believed that the rainbow was the bridge that led the gods to Earth. The Japanese thought that earthquakes occurred when the giant catfish that carried the Earth on its back slightly shook its tail... Magical, strange stories, myths with magic in all its glory.

However, there is also the magic of truth, found in the joy of discovery. It is the magic of reality; it is science. - Who was the first person? - Why are there so many species of animals? - Do we descend from a green fish? - Are we alone in the Universe? - Why do bad things happen? - How are "miracles" explained?

With clever examples and ingenious mental experiments, the leading biologist of our time explains how some of the most impressive - and at first glance inexplicable - natural phenomena occur. "Myths are nice, but reality holds even greater fascination. Leave aside the gods and fairy tales and come with me on a magical scientific journey," encourages us Dawkins. And he is not wrong: this book reads like a detective illustrated novel. Every science holds its own secrets. If you uncover them, you will "solve" every "inexplicable" natural phenomenon that troubles you.

"For children and adults alike, this beautiful album is like a treasure chest. whoever opens it will hold in their hands the knowledge and secrets of the life of the Universe." ("The New York Times")