Children already know magnets - there are many magnetic building blocks and perhaps magnets on the refrigerator. They know the effect and learn in this booklet about the history of magnetism. The magnetic force is invisible and passes through body parts and many objects. Armin Blätzinger and Dr. Harald Klimenta vividly and memorably tell the story of magnetism - from the shepherd in Magnesia, who discovered the attractive force long ago, to migratory birds that use the magnetic field to fly to breeding grounds, or Marco Polo and other sailors who utilize the power of the compass needle.

The narrative encourages activities with magnets.