Children: A Chronological Approach

Children: A Chronological Approach
ISBN-10
0133474291
ISBN-13
9780133474299
Series
Children
Pages
576
Language
English
Published
2013-06-03
Authors
Robert V. Kail, Theresa Zolner

Description

Children: A Chronological Approach with MyPsychLab, 3rd Canadian edition is an effective textbook for college students studying child development from a chronological approach. Targeted towards students new to the discipline, the organization and structure help students easily understand the evolution of child development without overwhelming them. Consistent in its presentation, it provides students with a book written in an accessible style that they more apt to read. The text is coupled with excellent and useful supplements further enhancing the learning experience. The terminology of the text is very appropriate for a college student. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ The third edition contains more Canadian content that is dispersed throughout the text. Also, a new chapter-opening mini vignette traces the development of a child, Sophie, as she grows up to highlight the major developmental stages and themes.

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