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. Prepare to pore over ancient maps of sea monsters naturalists' field
notes crammed with intricately painted chameleons and caterpillars and dinosaurs such as the
mighty Dracorex Hogwartsia the 'Dragon King of Hogwarts'. The Natural History Museum boasts
one of the finest collections in the world - some 80 million animals plants minerals rocks
and fossils. These scientific specimens sit beside breathtaking artwork of J.K. Rowling's
magical creatures fascinating props and artefacts from the Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter
films and stunning wildlife photography. Readers are invited to meet unicorns and merpeople
Nifflers and Bowtruckles pythons and tigers and observe their amazing and endlessly
surprising behaviours. 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.
