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The Magic of Reality

Written by: Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward
Narrated by: Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward
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Publisher's Summary

  • What are things made of?
  • What is the sun?
  • Why is there night and day, winter and summer?
  • Why do bad things happen?
  • Are we alone?

Throughout history people all over the world have invented stories to answer profound questions such as these. Have you heard the tale of how the sun hatched out of an emu's egg? Or what about the great catfish that carries the world on its back? Has anyone ever told you that earthquakes are caused by a sneezing giant? These fantastical myths are fun – but what is the real answer to such questions?

The Magic of Reality, with its explanations of space, time, evolution and more, will inspire and amaze listeners of all ages - young adults, adults, children, octogenarians. This book presents the real story of the world around us, taking us on an enthralling journey through scientific reality, and showing that it has an awe-inspiring beauty and thrilling magic which far exceed those of the ancient myths.

We encounter rainbows, earthquakes, tsunamis, shooting stars, plants, animals, and an intriguing cast of characters in this extraordinary scientific voyage of discovery. Richard Dawkins has created a dazzling celebration of our planet that will entertain and inform for years to come.

Read by Richard Dawkins and Lalla Ward. Also available in hardback, fully illustrated by Dave McKean.

©2011 Richard Dawkins and Lalla Ward (P)2011 Random House Audiobooks

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Great youngsters science book.

Very nice book for those who need to understand the basics of science and our reality. Nice to hear a collection of a lot of traditional myths from around the world.

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Excellent review and rebuttal of beliefs that are unfounded. Guides right way of thinking. Should be taught to every school child and must listen for every adult too.

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this is amazing book that questions our beliefs

few things in life we take for granted, we are hammered with false ideas throughout our life so much so that we start believing them as reality even though it is far far away from logic or facts . this is amazing book which in its simple way shows how amazing science, facts and critical thinking is .

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Exceptional

The claim of Dr. Dawkins really reverberates in the mind of a reader while listening to the book but the fact stands clear, there is a lack of research and proper argument. Dr. Dawkins has clearly targeted myths with little or no followers. Something that would appear as fiction to a person who is not that much religious, let alone the ardent followers. But credit goes to him for constructing such an interesting story, undoubtedly he is the greatest scientist with a peculiar story-telling talent.

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