The Met Knights Discover, Press Out & Play (DK The Met) - Hardcover

DK

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241715539 ISBN 13: 9780241715536

Publisher: DK Children, 2025

Synopsis

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 armour? 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

About this title

About the Author

Sally Agar is an illustrator and designer based in North Yorkshire. She loves working with colour, texture, and pattern, and aims to bring a bit of everyday magic to her illustrations. She loves creating characters with spark and energy, as well as injecting a bit of humour into her work. Sally recently returned to the UK after ten years living in Stockholm working as a Print Designer for fashion companies. When she's not in her attic studio working on her latest painting, Sally is happiest out in nature with her young son by her side.

From the Back Cover

How did you become a knight? How heavy was a suit of armour? 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 pieces to make your very own jousting tournament.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241715539
• ISBN 13: 9780241715536
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32