The Essentials of Child Development: A Chronological Approach, 6th Edition

This chronologically organized text incorporates a solid research base with a strong multicultural focus, applications to the lives of real children, and an accessible presentation. The Essentials of Child and Adolescent Development illustrates the cognitive, psychosocial, and physical development of children in the context of today's society. The Sixth Edition includes increased coverage of the role of adults in the lives of children with expanded discussions of the applied and practical implications of developmental research for parenting, teaching, nursing, etc.