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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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England's Henry VIII (Mar, 2011)
Product Code CAL1103
Henry VIII-surely you've heard of him, the English king who had six wives. But that's not why he should be remembered. Did you know that he was considered the best-looking man in Europe? That he wrote poetry? That he was an amazing athlete, truly a sports-star royal? Join us as we take a close look at Henry-his loves, his wars, and his defiance of the Pope in Rome. Did he really start a new church, or did he rely on the people about him to make such decisions? Did he really order the mother of Queen Elizabeth beheaded? Was it Henry that started British navy that sailed to all parts of the world? Did he really "acquire" palaces, much as some people acquire pairs of shoes? Intrigued? Good! CALLIOPE can't wait to have you come aboard as we travel back some 500 years and listen in on events that made history-and changed it!
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