In nature, nothing is independent; living beings are connected by an infinite number of invisible threads, bonds that humans should respect. This book unravels that metaphorical tangle through eighteen surprising chapters. The first, for example, titled "A Butterfly Saves Australia," is a story involving actors as disparate as the British Army, the precursors of pigment trade in Spain and Portugal, a railway worker who loved gardening, an invasive cactus, and, finally, a Brazilian moth called Cactoblastis cactorum.

Each chapter unfolds incredible stories featuring golden frogs, cats falling from the sky, astronaut spiders, and beetles that have earned a commemorative statue, all highlighting the importance of humans in nature conservation and inviting reflection to prevent future catastrophes.

Gianumberto Accinelli, with the help of Serena Viola's stylized and unconventional illustrations, has created a text that is a cross between a story and an essay. It connects verifiable facts with an engaging style that makes science an entertaining experience.

Recommended age: 8 years and up