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The Science of Harry Potter examines the real-world scientific concepts that illuminate the magical events seen in J.K. Rowling’s most famous series. The book draws on physics, chemistry, biology and other disciplines to explain how spells, potions, and enchantments could work if they were grounded in known laws of nature.
First publish date: October 24, 2002
Genre: Science/Physics
Authors: Roger Highfield
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