ANCIENT CHINA
What sort of jobs did people do in ancient China? Find out what it was like to build the Great Wall or work on a farm. What did you do if your family raised silkworms? Why was bamb
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ANIMALS AND US
Four legs, two legs - and don't forget about fins! This issue of APPLESEEDS shows how all types of animals can teach us something about the world and about ourselves. You'll see ho
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ANIMATION
In this lively issue, readers can explore a world they already love but may not know much about: some of the real stories behind animated cartoons. Articles cover the mechanics of
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CIRCUSES
Have you ever thought about joining the circus? Well, remember it isn't all cotton candy and water-squirting flowers. On the one hand, what could be more fun than doing a few back
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EGYPT'S HERETIC KING: AKHENATEN
Here's your chance to meet a king that changed history! Find out why this royal figure dared to tamper with millennia-old religious beliefs. Did his wife, the queen, also believe i
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ELVIS: KING OF THE WORLD
Do you know why he is called "The King?" Find out how a poor boy from Mississippi became the world's most recognized pop icon in this issue that's all about the one and only Elvis
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EXPLORING THE GRAND CANYON
Take a virtual mule ride down into the "grandest" place in the United States! Readers will discover the history and geology of the Grand Canyon, beginning with how rivers, rocks, a
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GO GREEN
Whether your family drives a hybrid, recycles, or buys in bulk - there is much everyone can do to protect and take care of our planet. In this issue, we cover the latest in going g
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GREEK OLYMPICS
Think you know all about the Olympics? Well, CALLIOPE ® is sure you know lots, but you may be surprised to find out there's much you don't know. So, in anticipation of the 2008 Gam
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HELPING ONE ANOTHER
You can help people in many ways. One 12-year-old boy rode 3,000 miles - on a lawn mower - to help a sick neighbor. One girl simply had her hair cut - and donated it - to help some
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HONDURAS
Come explore Honduras, a beautiful but very poor country about the size of Ohio. Learn about the ancient city of Copan, as well as current holidays, foods, and the great Hurricane
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HOW WE GIVE THANKS
Thanksgiving is about stuffing your face with turkey, potatoes, and pie, right? Well, actually, there' s a lot more to it than that. Take a trip back in time with APPLESEEDS to the
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INDIA
Visit the Taj Mahal, meet Mother Theresa, and practice your yoga! We're going to India, a country with one of the world's fastest growing economies, dozens of languages, and great
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IRELAND
Have you heard of the game of hurling? Do you know why Ireland is called the Emerald Island? Learn the answers to these questions and much more as FACES explores this Celtic land o
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ISLAM IN AFRICA
Islam is one of the major religions of Africa. In such countries as Algeria and Sudan, more than half the population is Muslim. See the variety of clothes worn by Muslims in Africa
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MESOPOTAMIA
Here's your chance to learn about four ancient cultures that prospered in the "cradle of civilization" - the Sumerians, the Akkadians, the Assyrians, and the Babylonians. Read abou
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MUSIC TRAVELS THE SILK ROAD
Here's an issue that'll be a treat for your eyes and ears as well as your brain. Actually, once you've finished reading this issue, you'll never listen to any music as you did befo
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MYTHS AND MORE
People have been telling stories for as long as there has been language. Some of the best-known stories are the ancient myths from different cultures. But did you know that Harry P
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PORTUGAL
Ola! Hello and welcome to Portugal. It's time to visit the country that boasts a web-footed dog, cork trees, and a festival featuring giant plastic hammers. Everywhere you look in
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SPAIN
When some people think of Spain they think of a country in Europe where people speak Spanish. However, there is so much more to Spain than its language. In fact, Spanish isn't the
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SPARK ALONG THE INDUS
Where's the Indus Valley, you might ask. For many years, newspapers focused little attention on this area. However, in recent years, most every day there is a news item about India
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TEENS AROUND THE WORLD
Rebellious, trendy, and full of potential, teens around the world have similar hopes and dreams. Hear the opinions of young people about their own cultures and futures, then learn
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THE NEW FACE OF CHINA
Did you once try to dig your way to China? Here's an easier way to get there - read our May issue all about this rapidly changing nation! Visit with Chinese children as they go to
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TRAVEL THE WORLD FROM A TO Z
Join FACES as we journey around the world alphabetically. From Australia to Zimbabwe, each letter of the alphabet represents an amazing location. The trip includes stops on all sev
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WEST COAST
September usually marks the beginning of school and the end of summer fun in the sun. However, it's always sunny in this issue of FACES! Come cruise down the "All American Road" on
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WONDERS OF THE WORLD
From Angel Falls to Zambia, our July/August issue takes you on a tour of some of the most amazing places on our planet. Visit ancient, natural, and modern wonders of the world, inc
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WORLD HEALTH
What could be more important than your health? In many languages around the world is the saying: If you've got your health, then you've got everything. But unfortunately, many peop
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