First Journeys

People who make a journey no one has ever done before have to be brave and determined. Explore many "firsts", from the first trip around the world to the first trip into space.

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.

This book features in the following series: 4 Corners, Four Corners .

. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Pearson Education Limited .

Pamela Rushby is a well- known, award-winning Australian author. Her YA title When the Hipchicks Went to War won the Ethel Turner Prize in the 2010 NSW Premier's Awards. HCPA published Circles of Stone in 2003 and The Horses Didn't Come Home in 2012. Pam lives in Brisbane.