| Record Number |
839551 |
| ISBN |
9781526624031 (hardback) |
| Title |
Fantastic beasts : the wonder of nature / [foreword by Sir Ranulph Fiennes]. |
| Publisher/Date |
London : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2020. |
| ©2020 |
| Pagination etc. |
153 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 28 cm. |
| Contents note |
This book is based on the Natural History Museum exhibition Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature. |
| Summary Note |
The stunning official companion to the Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature exhibition at the Natural History Museum -- an extraordinary exploration of the parallels between our planet's wildest animals, creatures from myth and legend, and the Fantastic Beasts of J.K. Rowling's books and films. The magical world of J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts meets the real-world experts of the world-famous Natural History Museum, in an awe-inspiring exhibition devoted to the wonders of nature, science and adventure -- and their fictional counterparts from Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature is the official book inspired by the spectacular exhibition, shining a light on beasts in all their fantastic forms. Taking inspiration from Newt Scamander, this gorgeous colour gift book invites the whole family to explore the inspiration and links between the magic of J.K. Rowling's creatures and the astonishing real-world wildlife that has roamed the earth, seas and skies of our planet throughout history. Each chapter begins with an original essay by a well-known writer, environmental expert or natural history scientist, offering their own unique insight into the exhibition. Uplifting and absorbing, this is a book that evokes the true magic and majesty of nature in all its myriad forms. Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature inspires us to protect our precious planet -- a must-have for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fans of all ages, budding explorers and readers who aren't able to visit the exhibition in person. |
| Target audience note |
Ages 9+. |
| Subject - Name |
Scamander, Newt. -- Fantastic beasts and where to find them -- Juvenile literature |
| Rowling, J. K. -- Characters -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject |
Animals in literature -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature |
| Exhibition catalogs. |
| Added Author |
Fiennes, Ranulph, Sir, 1944- writer of foreword. |
| Corporate Author |
Natural History Museum (London, England) host institution. |
| Shelf Location |
J 823.914 FANT |
