Fantastic beasts & where to find them /

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by Scamander, Newt.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Rowling, J. K. Published by : Arthur A. Levine Books, (New York :) Physical details: xxxv, 88 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm Subject(s): Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) | Animals, Mythical Year : 2001 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Newt Scamander is a fictitious author created by J.K. Rowling.

Issued as part of a boxed set entitled "Hogwarts library."

Foreword by Albus Dumbledore -- Introduction by Newt Scamander: About this book ; What is a beast? ; A brief history of Muggle awareness of fantastic beasts ; Magical beasts in hiding ; Why magizoology matters -- Ministry of magic classifications -- An A-Z of fantastic beasts -- About the author.

A description of beasts, believed by Muggles to be mythical, like the Quintaped, the Puffskein, and the Knarl.

Presents a facsimile edition of a book from the world of Harry Potter--the text for Hogwarts' Care of Magical Creatures class.