A Natural History of the Fantastic - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Natural History of the Fantastic write by Christopher Stoll. This book was released on 2015-12-25. A Natural History of the Fantastic available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This 120-page artbook bestiary includes the anatomy, behavior, and origins of over 20 amazing fantasy creatures. Each interconnected through a series of recorded histories, myths, and first-hand encounters that stress the value of exploration and curiosity in the face of superstition.
Fantastic Beasts: the Wonder of Nature
Fantastic Beasts: the Wonder of Nature - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Fantastic Beasts: the Wonder of Nature write by Natural History Museum. This book was released on 2020. Fantastic Beasts: the Wonder of Nature available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
The Natural History of Unicorns
The Natural History of Unicorns - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Natural History of Unicorns write by Chris Lavers. This book was released on 2009-08-19. The Natural History of Unicorns available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. “Lavers keeps his intellectual detective story passionate and suspenseful.” — Washington Post Book World From Biblical stories about virgins to adventures with Harry Potter, unicorns have enchanted people for millennia. In the endlessly fascinating The Natural History of Unicorns, author Chris Lavers ingeniously traces the legend of this mysterious creature to the real people, places, and animals that have influenced its story.
Treasures of the Natural History Museum
Treasures of the Natural History Museum - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Treasures of the Natural History Museum write by Vicky Paterson. This book was released on 2017-09-07. Treasures of the Natural History Museum available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The treasures highlighted here are selected both from objects on display and those stored behind the scenes. Each one is chosen for its scientific importance, striking beauty or intriguing story--and sometimes all three. Among the many exceptional natural wonders featured are: a rare meteorite from Mars; Darwin's celebrated finch specimens; a lethal claw from the dinosaur Baryonyx; one of the first forms of life on Earth; and some immaculately dressed fleas. The book also includes the magnificent Museum building itself with its many architectural treasures. With intriguing stories behind each entry, this a fascinating insight into the Museum's unrivaled collections. This reduced size edition is chunky yet portable, and retains the lavish finish of the original gift book.
Nomads of the Wind
Nomads of the Wind - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Nomads of the Wind write by Peter Crawford. This book was released on 1993. Nomads of the Wind available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Nomads of the Wind and the BBC TV series which it accompanies tell the epic story of the Polynesians--the tenacious ocean voyaging people who settled the Pacific.
