Starting Points

Where did the civilisations of the world come from? Just how did they begin? Find out about some of our most ancient and important civilisations in this amazing book.

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 40 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Pearson Education Limited .

Chris Butterworth is the author of over 70 books, mostly non-fiction, and has written on subjects as diverse as disasters, hiccups, basketball and snakes. She lives in London. John Lawrence has contributed to well over a hundred books as an illustrator and wood-engraver including Lyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman, Tiny's Big Adventure by Martin Waddell and Christmas in Exeter Street by Diana Hendry.