The Met Knights Discover, Press Out & Play

Part of DK The Met

Author DK
Hardcover
$16.99 US
8.94"W x 11.31"H x 0.54"D  
On sale Feb 25, 2025 | 32 Pages | 9780593959718
Grades K-2

A highly detailed gift book complete with an informative and engaging introduction to knights, made in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Learn about these medieval warriors and create your own scene with a press-out jousting tournament!

How did you become a knight? How heavy was a suit of armor? Where did knights live? And what was it like to take part in a battle?

Discover the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled book all about knights, then turn to the back of the book to press out and assemble the pieces to make your very own jousting tournament.

An interactive introduction to excite young history enthusiasts:
  • Beautifully detailed illustrations: Stunning medieval scenes will engage children, bringing the past to life in gorgeous detail.
  • Made with the experts: Created in full collaboration with The Met to bring this historical period to life from the comfort of your home.
  • Learn through play: Press out and assemble the included pieces to create your own jousting tournament and extend the rich learning experience even further.

Kids interested in history will find a lot to love in this informative, factually accurate, and interactive book – a must-have gift for young history buffs and fans of medieval knights.

© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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A highly detailed gift book complete with an informative and engaging introduction to knights, made in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Learn about these medieval warriors and create your own scene with a press-out jousting tournament!

How did you become a knight? How heavy was a suit of armor? Where did knights live? And what was it like to take part in a battle?

Discover the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled book all about knights, then turn to the back of the book to press out and assemble the pieces to make your very own jousting tournament.

An interactive introduction to excite young history enthusiasts:
  • Beautifully detailed illustrations: Stunning medieval scenes will engage children, bringing the past to life in gorgeous detail.
  • Made with the experts: Created in full collaboration with The Met to bring this historical period to life from the comfort of your home.
  • Learn through play: Press out and assemble the included pieces to create your own jousting tournament and extend the rich learning experience even further.

Kids interested in history will find a lot to love in this informative, factually accurate, and interactive book – a must-have gift for young history buffs and fans of medieval knights.

© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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