Review
“This text is beautifully written and engaging. It is not pedantic and it maintains student interest. In particular, “Your Perspective Notes” and the vignettes are inspiring.” Lila Snow, Los Angeles Pierce College
“I was impressed with the writing style and accessibility to community college students. While still maintaining rigor, the writing was easy to read/digest.” Amy Obegi, Grossmont College
“The implementation of critical thinking is quite excellent in this text. Most of that seems to be induced by the pedagogical tools used by the authors, particularly the ‘Think Back Notes,’ ‘As You Study,’ and the Perspective and Social Policy tools that the authors have introduced.” Mark P. Rittman, Cuyahoga Community College
“There is a serious attempt to engage the students in thinking beyond the cursory presentation of developmental issues.” David P. Hurford, Pittsburg State University
“I found the amount of research to be solid and with well-documented studies that were explained effectively.” Judith M. Geary, University of Michigan, Dearborn
“I like the positive approach used with discussing ethnic and cultural differences.” Steven A. Dennis, Brigham Young University, Idaho
“The Professional Perspective Boxes are a creative way of introducing careers in the field. I have never seen this used in a textbook and I like it.” Marcie Coulter-Kern, Manchester College
“The Social Policy Boxes are a good idea, and help students understand how the information they are learning affects public policy.” Michelle M. Englund, University of Minnesota
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From the Back Cover
The World of Children
Joan Littlefield Cook and Greg Cook
From the very first chapter, this chronologically organized child development text engages students in the development process by exposing them to real people facing real world child development challenges. The World of Children encourages students to think critically about issues and situations from multiple perspectives, helping them connect the science with the practice of child development in a way that can positively change lives.
“I, personally, have never seen a text that does such a good job in critical thinking. There are very few times students have to just give the information back without having to apply it."
–Cathy Pollock, Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
“The implementation of critical thinking is quite excellent in this text.”
–Mark P. Rittman, Cuyahoga Community College
“This text is beautifully written and engaging. It is not pedantic and it maintains student interest.”
–Lila Snow, Los Angeles Pierce College
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
