From Acromantulas to Thestrals, this stunning book - a beautifully illustrated update of The Unofficial Harry Potter Bestiary - details every monster, beast or creature that has ever appeared in any official Harry Potter book, film, or theatrical production. The Wizarding World's Great Book of Beasts 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.
The book also includes 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, plus more than 40 gorgeous black and white illustrations that help convey the feel of an ancient mystical tome, straight from the library at Hogwarts. It's the perfect book to feed a reader's inner magizoologist's 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 wild―or even their own backyard.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: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.From Hannah Abbot to Oliver Wood, this stunning book--a beautifully illustrated, expanded update of the bestselling Unofficial Harry Potter Character Compendium--provides information on every wizard, witch and sentient being in the wizarding world.
Covering more than 720 wizards, centaurs, talking portraits and ghosts galore, The Wizarding World's Great Book of Creatures & Characters details every character that exists within the Harry Potter books, films and more. It explores where each one first appeared and what they did in J.K. Rowling's expansive, enchanted world, as well as more than a dozen features, including: - The noble and most ancient house of Black