• China - 3 bks.
• Egypt - 15 bks.

• Greece - 7 bks.
• Rome - 14 bks.

• South America - 5 bks.

Students discover ancient Israelite culture - along with the cultures of the Philistines and Phoenicans - in a way that will provide perspective on current events. More than 35 han …

Human-headed lions, siege warfare, "a palace without a rival," a relay message system - the Assyrians had them all, and more! Join us for a trip back in time that you won't forget! …

Why were the "Hanging Gardens of Babylon" labeled a wonder of the ancient world? According to tradition, Nebuchadrezzer ordered them built, but why? What role did he play in Babylo …

Welcome to the ancient land of Carthage, a principal trading port on the Mediterranean Sea. Features include articles on the Phoenicians, Hannibal's collision with Rome, and the Ar …

Celts - Celtic: two words that bring thoughts of people who inhabited the British Isles and Ireland centuries ago. But for this issue of CALLIOPE, we will travel back even further …

Lost cities from around the world, including Xian in China, Pompeii in Italy, Teotihuacan in Mexico, Great Zimbabwe in Africa and Kaskaskia in the U.S. can be found in this issue t …

Meet the leaders of ancient Persia, Greece, Rome, Gaul, and Egypt as they vie for power in the Mediterranean world. Read about their exploits, their clever strategies, their succes …

Learn about the artists, architects, and inventors of the ancient Mediterranean world and how their work has inspired future generations. Includes a play, activities, and a teacher …

Travel back in time to see what life was like in ancient Greece and Rome while having fun with hands-on activities such as making a star gazer, chiseling a clay tablet, weaving Rom …

How did children live in ancient Japan? What did they eat? What kinds of work did they do when they grew up? What religions did they and their families practice? In this issue of A …

Few textbooks give more than a couple of paragraphs about the ancient Khmers, but this ancient civilization, which was centered in present-day Cambodia, has much to share. Meet rul …

Four ancient cultures that prospered in the "cradle of civilization" -- the Sumerians, the Akkadians, the Assyrians and the Babylonians -- are the focus of this spectacular selecti …

Here's your chance to learn about four ancient cultures that prospered in the "cradle of civilization" - the Sumerians, the Akkadians, the Assyrians, and the Babylonians. Read abou …

Discover how the interconnection of geography and climate led to the birth of civilization. Find out how fertile land and the invention of irrigation led to crop surpluses, giving …

Mexico is our close neighbor, sharing over a thousand miles of border with our country. Explore two powerful peoples of ancient Mexico: the Aztec and the Maya. Visit a thriving mar …

"The king's son, Theseus, wins help from a princess and defeats the monstrous Minotaur." News reporters certainly would run such a story on today's front page. The ancients also th …

Mycenae - Rich in Gold! Homer said it, Schliemann believed it and the finds that resulted dazzled the world. Yet, who were the Mycenaeans? Did the Cyclops really build their enormo …

Heard of the Persian Wars - yes, plural, as there were two of them. But most always, the details are from the Greek perspective. Here's your chance to learn more about the Persians …

Travel back in time to the world of these daring ancients and learn about the history, religious beliefs and economic practices of one of the world's earliest trading communities.

The jet's waiting, and we're off to the ancient Mediterranean World for a stop at each of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We'll let you in on a secret, too - there were mor …

Where's the Indus Valley, you might ask. For many years, newspapers focused little attention on this area. However, in recent years, most every day there is a news item about India …

Visual essays detailing the three basic phases of Stonehenge and how builders might have moved the great blocks of stone introduce you to this fascinating world of megaliths erecte …

Ever wonder when the wheel was invented? How about writing? Even city-states? No knows the exact date, or even the exact area, but Sumer is a prime contender! To find out more, CAL …

The beliefs and customs of the Minoans of Crete, the Etruscans of Etruria, the Khmer of Angkor, and the Anasazi of Colorado-- all vanished civilizations -- are uncovered here . Add …

Spans the period from earliest civilization to the Han Dynasty.