Books with title How to Draw Illinois' Sights and Symbols

Come join us on this magical journey through Thailand, the land of sacred white elephants, Buddhist temples, and sprawling palaces. Read about the mythical garuda that is half bird, half man, and Ramakien, an exciting tale of triumph of good over evil. In this colorful account, kids will draw the emerald Buddha, the evil giant Tosakan from Ramakien, and ancient artifacts from civilizations long gone. Readers will fall in love with the people, the history, and the traditions that make Thailand the country that it is today.

This country of palaces, castles, cathedrals, and churches, is also home to 12 thermal baths. It is believed that the water in these hot baths, which comes from natural springs that lie beneath Hungary’s surface, can improve people’s health. Students will learn about Saint Stephen who helped spread Chrisitanity throughout the Hungary, and who was crowned the nation’s first king in the year 1. Drawings in the book include the Roman ruins at Gorsium, the statue of the national hero, Janos Hunyadi, and the chain bridge which rises majestically over the River Danube in Budapest, among many others.

Portugal is known for its seafaring explorers, from Henry the Navigator to Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan. In this book students will learn that Portugal is also a land of castles and culture, with arts and religious traditions that date from Roman times and earlier. They will learn to draw Portuguese tiles, the Alobaca Monastery where the famous King Pedro and his beloved Inês are buried, the Portuguese flag, and the amazing cork oak tree among many other wonderful sights as they read about Portugal’s rich history, culture, geography, and much more.