The Complete Block Book [Paperback]

Eugene F. Provenzo (Author), Arlene Brett (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 169 pages
• Publisher: Syracuse Univ Pr (Sd); 1st edition (January 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815601883
• ISBN-13: 978-0815601883
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #552,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An all inclusive everything about blocks book., December 3, 1997

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This review is from: The Complete Block Book (Paperback)

Talk about complete! The author wasn't kidding when he titled it "The Complete Block Book". This book is an interesting look at the use and popularity of blocks over the past 200 years. You will learn everything you ever wanted to know about blocks including their use in educational settings, the different types of blocks available, the benefits to children, why blocks are considered educational toys, how best to set up a block corner, and which educators and philosophers influenced the popularity of blocks. Also, this book gives a very good historical overview of the emergence of "play as work" as a concept in children's education.