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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- Juvenile literature.
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- History -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature.
Harry Potter films -- Juvenile literature.
Magic -- Juvenile literature.
Animals, Mythical -- Juvenile literature.
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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- Juvenile literature.
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- History -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature.
Harry Potter films -- Juvenile literature.
Magic -- Juvenile literature.
Animals, Mythical -- Juvenile literature.
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Harry Potter : a journey through a history of magic / [by the British Library].
Bloomsbury, c2017.
Call #:
823
.914
H323
Subjects
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- Juvenile literature.
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- History -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature.
Harry Potter films -- Juvenile literature.
Magic -- Juvenile literature.
Animals, Mythical -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN:
9781408890776
Alternate title:
Journey through a history of magic
Description:
143 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.
Notes:
"British Library"--Front cover.
"20 years of Harry Potter magic"--Cover.
"This book is based on the British Library exhibition: Harry Potter : A History of Magic"--T.p. verso.
"Includes fascinating artefacts from the British Library's exhibition Harry Potter: a history of magic"--Cover.
Contents:
The magical world of Harry Potter -- The journey -- Potions and alchemy -- Herbology -- Charms -- Astronomy -- Divination -- Defence against the dark arts -- Care of magical creatures -- Past, present, future -- The British Library.
Summary:
An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry's Hogwarts packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay and weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts that have been magically released from the archives at the British Library. This spellbinding book takes readers on a journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, including Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Divination and more. Discover the truth behind making the Philosopher's Stone, create your very own potion and uncover the secret of invisible ink. Learn all about the history of mandrake roots and dragons, discover what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids and read about real life potions, astronomers and alchemists.
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British Library.
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Alderney Gate Public Library
Children's Nonfiction
823.914 H323
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