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Four Corners

  • The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes all clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland.
  • Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design.
  • Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child!
  • Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title.
  • Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support.
  • Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively.
  • Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.

Features such as contents pages, glossaries and indexes build early non-fiction skills. Helpful quick-reference to NLS text type and subject links on the back of each book. Reception books referenced to the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance.

Hurricane

Four Corners

The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes all clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland.Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design.Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child!Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title.Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support.Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively. Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.


Features such as contents pages, glossaries and indexes build early non-fiction skills. Helpful quick-reference to NLS text type and subject links on the back of each book. Reception books referenced to the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance.

Four Corners: A Bright Idea

by Susan Ring

Published 25 May 2004

A Bright Idea

From crackling campfires to dazzling firework displays, light has always fascinated us. How have we progressed from the darkness of early civilisation to the brightly lit cities and towns of today?

Four Corners

The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes al clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland. Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design. Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and a broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child! Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title. Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support. Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively. Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.

Fossil Seekers

Four Corners

The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes all clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland.Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design. Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child!Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title.Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support.Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively. Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.

Charting Your Course Four Corners *The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes all clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland.*Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design.*Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child!*Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title.*Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support.*Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively. *Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.


Let's Play Games Around the World

Everyone loves to play games. You may already know some of the games in this book by different names, others might be new and interesting ones to learn.

Four Corners

The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes al clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland. Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design. Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and a broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child! Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title. Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support. Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively. Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.

They Changed The World

Read about the lives of five brave and determined men and women who made a difference. Learn how these people helped to make our world a better place.

Four Corners

The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes al clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland. Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design. Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and a broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child! Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title. Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support. Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively. Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.

Skeletons INSIDE and OUT

Four Corners

The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes all clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland.Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design.Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child!Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title.Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support.Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively. Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.

Features such as contents pages, glossaries and indexes build early non-fiction skills. Helpful quick-reference to NLS text type and subject links on the back of each book. Reception books referenced to the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance.

Features such as contents pages, glossaries and indexes build early non-fiction skills. Helpful quick-reference to NLS text type and subject links on the back of each book. Reception books referenced to the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance.

A Guide to Rocks and Minerals Four Corners *The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes all clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland.*Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design.*Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child!*Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title.*Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support.*Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively. *Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.

Dictionary of Forces, Matter and Energy

Forces, matter and energy affect every part of our world, from the sound energy we produce when we talk to the force of gravity pulling us towards the Earth's centre. This dictionary defines terms that are used in this area of science.

Four Corners

The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes al clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland. Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design. Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and a broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child! Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title. Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support. Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively. Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.

Light and Shade

Light can behave in different ways as it travels and interacts with matter. The experiments in Light and Shade will show you how, and will also teach you about some fascinating inventions that were developed through the study of light.

Four Corners

The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes al clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland. Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design. Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and a broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child! Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title. Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support. Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively. Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.

The Worked Together

Do you work with other people at school or at home? The people in this book all worked together to do something special.

Four Corners

The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes al clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland. Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design. Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and a broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child! Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title. Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support. Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively. Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.

Coconut Seed or Fruit? What makes coconuts special? What can you use a coconut for? Four Corners *The widest cross-curricular coverage including science, history, geography and mathematics themes al clearly linked to the National Curriculum Programmes for Study and the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland. *Visually inspire all readers with unparalleled Dorling Kindersley photography and design. *Engage and satisfy the curiosity of all readers with lively writing styles and a broad range of topics and subjects that provides something to interest and motivate every child! *Extend teaching imaginatively with speaking and listening, drama and writing activities which are provided in the teaching support for every title. *Constructive links to Art, Design and Technology, Music, Citizenship and PSHE are drawn out with practical suggestions for all titles in the teaching support. *Easy to use for teachers and teaching assistants with laminated teaching support and activity cards (in every pack of 6) that draw out all NLS links and extension opportunities simply and effectively. *Support for parents and homework activities provided in the Teacher's Files.