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 worldís 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

China's Great Wall (Nov, 2009)

China's Great Wall is certainly the best-known wall in the world - but, is what you hear and read about it really true? Was it built by one emperor? Are people buried in it? Can you see it from space? Did it keep out the enemy - and who was this enemy? Did a girl's tears cause a section to collapse? What happened to the traitor that breached the wall? Can you walk from one end to the other, with no breaks? Intrigued? Good! Then, join us for a truly fascinating issue, one that is sure to hold your attention from cover to cover!