How to Draw South Korea's Sights and Symbols |
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| Author:
| Mis, Melody S. |
| Series title: | A Kid's Guide to Drawing the Countries of the World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4042-2736-1 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | PowerKids Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $32.93 |
Book Description:
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Students will gain an understanding of South Korea's long history, from its founding in 2333 B.C. to its rise as an industrial power in the twentieth century. Readers will draw many of South Korea's national symbols, including the Rose of Sharon, and the Jindo dog, considered a national treasure. As they draw, students will learn the importance of cultural symbols such as the martial art tae kwon do, intricate pagodas, and King Sejong, the inventor of the Korean hangul alphabet.
Students will gain an understanding of South Korea's long history, from its founding in 2333 B.C. to its rise as an industrial power in the twentieth century. Readers will draw many of South Korea's national symbols, including the Rose of Sharon, and the Jindo dog, considered a national treasure. As they draw, students will learn the importance of cultural symbols such as the martial art tae kwon do, intricate pagodas, and King Sejong, the inventor of the Korean hangul alphabet.