The Science of Harry Potter: How Magic Really Works
Highfield, Roger
ISBN 10: 0670031534 ISBN 13: 9780670031535
Published by Viking Adult, 2002
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A charming, insightful look at the scientific principles underpinning the magic of Harry Potter reveals some of the true magic behind science. By the author of The Physics of Christmas. 100,000 first printing.
About the Author: Dr. Roger Highfield is science editor of The Daily Telegraph, which has published several thousand of his articles since 1986. A regular broadcaster on the BBC and the winner of several journalism awards, Highfield is the author of The Physics of Christmas and coauthor of such highly acclaimed books as The Arrow of Time and The Private Lives of Albert Einstein.
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Title: The Science of Harry Potter: How Magic ...
Publisher: Viking Adult
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
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