The Developing Child (International Edition) - Softcover

Bee, Helen; Boyd, Denise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205357970 ISBN 13: 9780205357970

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

With new co-author Denise Boyd, this topical text preserves previous editions' informal writing, while adding outstanding pedagogy, including activities that help students replicate classic research.

The Developing Child, Tenth Edition is a top-selling topical child development book known for its personal, conversational writing style; balanced coverage of both theory and application; and strong emphasis on culture. Helen Bee is a prominent author and researcher whose successful books on development, and whose devotion to these fields, has earned her a national reputation. Denise Boyd of Houston Community College System joins Helen Bee in refreshing this popular, longstanding text.

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The Developing Child, Tenth Edition, is a top-selling topical child development book known for its personal, conversational writing style; balanced coverage of both theory and application; and strong emphasis on culture. Helen Bee is a prominent author and researcher whose successful books on development, and whose devotion to these fields, has earned her a national reputation. Denise Boyd of Houston Community College System joins Helen Bee in refreshing this popular, longstanding text.

“The writing style is superb, making concepts and ideas clear with a minimum of language and a maximum of understanding.” -Saundra K. Ciccarelli, Gulf Coast Community College

“Years ago, I used Helen Bee's text to develop my original lectures on physical growth. I continue to find her coverage of physical development one of the best.” -Pamela Ludemann, Framingham State College

“Bee really connects with my students.” -Philip J. Mohan, University of Idaho

“I had three students read material over the same subject matter from three different texts. All three selected Helen Bee's as the most readable.” -Therese Morrow, Illinois Central College

With the purchase of this new textbook, your students have the option of receiving a copy of Development: Journey Through Childhood and Adolescence, a CD-ROM authored by Professor Kelly Welch of Kansas State University. This CD-ROM provides a wealth of video and audio clips; animations and assessment exercises; and materials that will engage your students in the dramatic journey of development. A sample of this CD-ROM is available from your Allyn & Bacon sales representative. Prepared by Kelly Perkins 02/03/03

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205357970
• ISBN 13: 9780205357970
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 592