from the back cover: When Black Beauty is trained to carry a rider on his back, or to pull a carriage behind him, he finds it hard at first. But he is lucky - his first home is a good one, where his owners are kind people, who would never be cruel to a horse. But in the nineteenth century many people were cruel to their horses, whipping them and beating them, and using them like machines un…
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Long ago, a powerful king named Midas lived in a place called Phyrgia. Midas had a large kingdom, a beautiful palace, and a loving daughter. But the thing Midas loved most of all was gold. One day, a god gave Midas the power to turn everything he touches into gold. But was this power a blessing, or a curse?
Rainbow Rays, waves of Sun Shock, and portraits that change right before your eyes: these wildly colorful and kid-friendly optical twisters are absolutely amazing. Featuring street scenes, animal illusions, and abstract images that pulse and spin, they'll fascinate children (and adults) for hours. Simple explanations reveal just a little about how the magic works.