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

A WORLD OF FAITH (Nov, 2008)

Read the newspaper, listen to the news, watch TV - and you are sure to hear the word "religion" mentioned every time you do any one of these activities. But, just what is religion? Whether you have an answer or are still wondering about the best answer is, this issue is sure to intrigue you! You'll meet Hinduism' Seven Sages, attend a Jewish wedding, accompany a Buddhist monk on his daily ritual, learn how an emperor declared Christianity a "world" religion, and experience the hajj through "Muslim" eyes. And, that's not all! Those questions you've had about symbols, festivals, prayers, plus a few other topics - well, here's a fun way to get the answers!