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Science of Harry Potter, The - How Magic Really Works

By: Penguin Publishing

Type: Novel - Softcover

Product Line: Fantasy Novels (Penguin Publishing)


Product Info

Title
Science of Harry Potter, The - How Magic Really Works
Publisher
Category
Sub-category
Author
Roger Highfield
Publish Year
2003
Pages
322
Dimensions
5x8x.75"
NKG Part #
2148184315
Type
Novel - Softcover

Description

Can Fluffy the three-headed dog be explained by advances in molecular biology? Could the discovery of cosmic "gravity-shielding effects" unlock the secret to the Nimbus 2000 broomstick's ability to fly? Is the griffin none other than the dinosaur Protoceratops? Roger Highfield, author of the critically acclaimed The Physics of Christmas, explores the fascinating links between magic and science to reveal that much of what strikes us as supremely strange in the Potter books can be explained by the conjuring of the scientific mind. This is the perfect guide for parents who want to teach their children science through their favorite adventures as well as for the millions of adult fans of the series intrigued by its marvels and mysteries.