Imagine having 5000 years of human historys 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 worlds civilisationsfrom ancient Egyptian amulets Mayan jewellery and prehistoric toolsto Medieval tapestries Renaissance suits of armour and modernday 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 handpicked highlights of the museums 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. The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York