Calliope®

Discover the mysteries of the past with CALLIOPE^TM! Each issue is an adventure that brings young explorers face to face with history-makers in places and cultures from around the world and throughout time. Dramatic tales and action-packed plays bring past events vividly to life. Articles illustrated with art from the world’s leading museums and primary sources make the stories come alive. Word origins and activities all add up to even more fun for budding historians.

• From Past to Present highlights a topic's relevance to today
• Word Origins add insight into the study of languages and cultures
• Curriculum-focused issues follow national standards for history education

"CALLIOPE^TM - a first rate publication that encourages young minds to wander into history and brings the spirit of history alive." - Martha Sharp Joukowky, Associate Professor, Brown University

ZEUS AND HIS OLYMPIANS (Jul, 2008)

Always wanted the inside scoop on mighty Zeus' adventures - and misadventures? Well, here it is! CALLIOPE has a special pass for you to Mount Olympos - a ringside seat at the table of all the powerful deities who ruled the Greek and Roman world. We'll watch and marvel at how Zeus outwits his father and then his relatives to gain the highest seat on Mt. Olympos. Then, we'll be off on a journey around the Mediterranean world to watch Zeus' children in action. And, what action it is with Daphne trying to escape the clutches of Apollo and Endymion unable to wake because of Artemis' spell. But, there's more as CALLIOPE tells you of the adventures of Zeus' best-known grandchild, little Cupid, who in this issue will pierce his own heart with his fateful love arrows. To be sure, this "divine" issue will make perfect summer reading - and you just might keep it close the rest of the year as well!