Susie Brooks & Susie Hodge 
The Met 5000 Years of Awesome Objects 
A History of Art for Children

Imagine having 5, 000 years of human history»s most amazing artworks at your fingertips!
Go on a trip through the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art without ever leaving your home! Prepare to explore the treasures of the world»s civilisations-from ancient Egyptian amulets, Mayan jewellery, and prehistoric tools-to Medieval tapestries, Renaissance suits of armour, and modern-day baseball cards. Each page brings you closer to the past as you learn about the people of different ages through the objects they left behind.
Discover hand-picked highlights of the museum»s huge collection as you travel through history, one incredible object at a time. This book combines exclusive Met photography with colourful and quirky illustrations in a resource that parents can trust, with a design that kids will love.
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