{"product_id":"9781631582387","title":"The Science of Harry Potter: The Spellbinding Science Behind the Magic, Gadgets, Potions, and More!","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow does magic in J. K. Rowling’s universe work? Finally, the scientific secrets are revealed!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story of \u003ci\u003ethe boy who lived\u003c\/i\u003e has brought the idea of magic and sorcery into mainstream fruition more than any other book series in history. Modern muggle scientists have uncovered explanations to the seemingly impossible, including answers to such questions as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Will we ever see an invisibility cloak?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e  How hazardous is a flying broomstick like the \u003ci\u003eNimbus 2000\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e  How has medicine made powerful potions from peculiar plants? (\u003ci\u003eFelix Felicis\u003c\/i\u003e, anyone?)\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e  Can scientists ever demonstrate \u003ci\u003eWingardium Leviosa\u003c\/i\u003e, or the flying power of a Golden Snitch?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e  Is it possible to stupefy someone?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e  And many more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften perceived as a supernatural force, magic captivates and delights its audience because of its seeming ability to defy physics and logic. But did you ever wonder if science has any explanation for these fantastic feats? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Science of Harry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e examines the scientific principles—behind some of your favorite characters, spells, items, scenes, and even games like Quidditch and Wizard’s Chess—from boy wizard Harry Potter’s world, providing in-depth analysis and scientific facts to support its theories. Author Mark Brake, whose \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Star Wars\u003c\/i\u003e was a knockout success, has found the answers to satisfy the curious spirits of muggles everywhere…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA perfect Harry Potter gift for anyone obsessed enough to stand in line to be the first to see \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Cursed Child\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewitches and wizards alike will be fascinated by the merging of this improbable realm and real science!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Racehorse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151909241072,"sku":"9781631582387","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781631582387_p0.jpg?v=1763672734","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781631582387","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}