Bøger af The Editors of MuggleNet

All scales, fins and feathers considered, thereΓÇÖs so much to explore when it comes to the endlessly exciting and dramatically diverse inhabitants of the wizarding world!From Acromantulas to Thestrals, this beautiful book details every monster, beast or creature that has ever appeared in any official Harry Potter book, film, or theatrical production. The Unofficial Harry Potter Bestiary includes more than 200 fascinating, magical creatures in all, with each entry providing a number of important classifications, including first appearance in Harry Potter lore, location, disposition, physical appearance, attack abilities, defenses and intriguing story facts. We''ve also included rich descriptions for each entry, detailing each creature''s history (or biography, in the case of specific creature characters), habitat and impact on the various stories from throughout the Wizarding World.So feed your inner magizoologistΓÇÖs hunger for knowledge, learn more about these incredible creatures (including stories about them passed down through generations by historians and mythologists) and discover how to spot them in the wildΓÇöor even your own backyard.

This expanded, illustrated edition of The Unofficial Harry Potter Bestiary includes an all-new design, plus gorgeous illustrations by renowned fantasy artist John Stanko.

This giant book for kids and Harry Potter fans of all ages showcases more than 200 pages of puzzles, activities and trivia challenges in a full color collection that's certain to keep readers entertained for hours on end. From "fill-in-the-blank" games and mysterious mazes to chess challenges and logic puzzles, this book has enough fun to keep kids from getting bored all summer long. The book also includes hundreds of full-color photos highlighting each of the classic Harry Potter films, plus extra jokes, riddles and "did you know" facts throughout.

Harry Potter's adventures are built upon a rich tapestry of historical events dating back as far as the first century, during which an ancient Greek wizard known only as Herpo the Foul created the first usable Horcrux. It was this successful venture nearly two millennia ago that enabled the evil wizard Voldemort to create one Horcrux for each piece of his splintered soul.In The Ultimate Wizarding World History of Magic, the editors of MuggleNet document all of the significant historical events the shaped the wizarding world, from Herpo's first breakthrough through the final adventures of Harry Potter and his friends. Readers will learn about the founding of Hogwarts, the beginnings of Quidditch and its rules, the creation of the sword of Gryffindor and much more. It's the only book of its kind to delve so deep into the history and mysteries of the world of witches and wizards. Topics covered include: · The creation of the Chamber of Secrets· The beginnings of the Triwizard Tournament· Incidents related to Muggle "magic," such as the Salem witch trials, and their impact upon the wizarding world· The founding of Gringotts Bank· Important historical figures, including those shared with the Muggle world such as Merlin· The birth of Albus Dumbledore· World War I and its impact upon the wizarding world· The Battle of Hogwarts· The installment of Harry Potter as Head of the Auror Department· And much moreInformed by dozens of different official sources, and supplemented with family trees and informative timelines, The Ultimate Wizarding World History of Magic provides all the information fans could want to fill in the holes of the Harry Potter narrative, while shining a light on everything that makes the wizarding world feel so complex, deep and infused with a sense of mythic grandeur.

This comprehensive tome examines every aspect of the Hogwarts curriculum, from class descriptions and exam questions to potion ingredients and the magical world's perspective on Muggle history. Certain to make reading (or re-reading) the Harry Potter series that much more intriguing, this book explores the full breadth of instruction at Hogwarts, as well as the fine details of each class, from each class syllabus to final exams. Inside, readers will find insights into:- Classes by year- Textbooks and where to buy them- Exams and school work- Professors and students of note- History of studies- Classroom layouts - Potion ingredients- Plant field guide- History of Magic- Legilimency- Defense against the dark arts- And much, much more!