Child Development: Books

The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child Development is an authoritative, accessible and up-to-date account of all aspects of child development. Written by an international team of leading experts, it adopts an interdisciplinary approach and covers everything from prenatal development to education, pediatrics, neuroscience, theories and research methods to physical development, social development, cognitive development, psychopathology and parenting.

Covering all disciplines and specialties, and addressed to anyone involved with young people, this practical reference summarizes current information, research findings, facts, and figures on some 200 topics, examining behavior patterns, biological factors, social pressures, environmental influences, sex differences, parental relationships, social programs, educational approaches, research studies, test results, court and social work systems, peer behavior, moral values, adult attitudes, society's expectations, and other subjects. The entries are thoroughly cross-referenced and include citations to works that provide more detailed coverage of the topic. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The American Psychological Association, under the editorial direction of Alan Kazdin, has produced an exceptional multidisciplinary and multicultural encyclopedia.

Edited by high caliber experts, and contributed to by quality researchers and practitioners in psychology and related fields.
Includes over 500 topical entries. Each entry features suggested readings and extensive cross-referencing. Accessible to students and general readers

The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children is the essential reference on research on early childhood education throughout the world. This outstanding resource provides a comprehensive research overview of important contemporary issues as well as the information necessary to make knowledgeable judgments about these issues.

This practical and comprehensive reference guide is the first to sort, present, and review all the measures that can be used to evaluate the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional aspects of children's health. It organizes the measures under eight general headings, such as quality of life, adherence, pain management, and patient satisfaction.

This book is a user-friendly, non-technical guide to a child's development, beginning before birth through age eight. This is an easy-to-use tool for evaluating developmental milestones, growth patterns, daily routines, and activities. These authors are both experienced in teaching, child care issues, and have authored professional references on the topic of child development

The chapters of this volume were originally presented at the 29th Minnesota Symposium on Child Psychology. The chapter authors in this volume chronicle the challenges as well as the benefits of venturing out to the growing edge of theory and research concerned with how cultures and individuals interact to shape development.

"Focus on Early Childhood: Principles and Realities" brings together a wealth of information from various academic and professional standpoints. The authors draw on recent research and theory to explore this common theme: the culturally disparate but enormously rich, dynamic and complex world of young children.

Play and development are key topics for all who work with young children. Based on the pioneering work of Mary D. Sheridan, Play in Early Childhood is an introductory text which explains how children's play develops and how they develop as they play.