A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery. Featuring bright and bold illustrations Mysteries Magic and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modernday fascination with UFOs.This book for children aged 79 explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While its a fun read it takes its subject seriously taking a historical approach to the supernatural world across all cultures.This book about magic for children aged 79 offers Beautifully illustrated imaginative and informative reference pages on wizards witches ghosts cryptids and other supernatural beings. A look into UFOs and Extraterrestrials with possible explanations. An explanation of the origins of festivals rituals from the history of Halloween and Chinas Hungry Ghost Festival to Mexicos Day of the Dead. Special features on famous mysteries that were actually hoaxes.This compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages will capture the imagination of kids everywhere. Taking a neutral stance it explores the facts behind spells seances and tarot cards fortune tellers witchcraft and wizardry unexplained natural phenomena and more.