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Calliope®
World History for grades 5-9
Discover the mysteries of the past with CALLIOPE! Each issue of this classroom magazine 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.
In addition to robust nonfiction articles, here is a sampling of the regular features you’ll find in each issue of CALLIOPE magazine for grades 5-9:
- Musings: A quote related to the theme that can be used as a discussion/essay starting point
- Five Facts: From wacky to humorous to stimulating - and all related to the theme
- Then and Now: Back cover feature that brings use of an object or an idea from the past into the present
- Fun With Words: Origins and derivations of words related to the theme
- From Past to Present: Focuses on legacy and relevance of issue’s theme to 21st century
- Ask CALLIOPE: Answers questions submitted by readers
- From Our Readers: Publishes readers’ writing and art
- Off the Shelf: Variety of resources designed to encourage further exploration of the theme
- On the Net: Variety of Web sites (some interactive) that will broaden readers' understanding of theme
- Activities: Engaging, interesting, and mentally stimulating ways to review material in the issue
"CALLIOPETM - 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
Upcoming Themes | Teacher's Guides | Interactive Sample
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MEXICO'S ROAD TO FREEDOM (May, 2005)
Product Code CAL0505
Travel back in time, and follow Hidalgo's call to revolt against Spain. Mourn his death, and then rally around Morelos. But, don't take sides: listen first to Old Spain and then New Spain. And, don't forget the many sides involved: you'll have a chance to meet them all. Check out the new constitution. Learn who lost and who gained. Find out more about the people from the United States who set up colonies in the Mexican lands that would become Texas. Then, decide for yourself whether Mexico took the best route to independence.
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About the Cover
The year was 1810 and Father Miguel Hidalgo stood before members of his church and rallied them with a cry (grito in Spanish) for freedom. His cry set Mexico on its historic road to independence. Learn more about Hidalgo on pages 4-6. (Photo: © Chris R. Sharp)
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Consulting Editor: Patrick J. McNamara
Patrick J. McNamara teaches Latin American history at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on 19th and 20th century Mexican political culture. He is mostly interested in how popular political culture creates a dialogue between citizens and the state, a conversation about the rights of individuals and the responsibilities of the government.
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Consulting Editor: Alex M. Saragoza
Alex M. Saragoza received his Ph.D. in Latin American history from the University of California, San Diego. A specialist on modern Mexico, Saragoza delves into the intersections of Latin American history with that of the United States as a consequence of migration. In addition, he has done research on the transnational aspects of cultural formations in Mexico, including work on Mexican cinema, radio, and television. His current interests center on ideology and representation from a transnational perspective.
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