The developing child / Helen Bee [and] Denise Boyd

Includes bibliographical references and indices.

Part 1. Introduction -- Part 2. The Beginnings of Life -- Part 3. The Physical Child -- Part 4. The Thinking Child -- Part 5. The Social Child -- Part 6. The Whole Child -- Epilogue -- Glossary -- References -- Photo Credits -- Name Index -- Subject Index.

"The Developing Child provides students with the tools to organize, retain, and apply information from the broad field of child psychology. The authors present a balanced perspective on various theories and research findings, making complex concepts accessible to readers. The text is structured to facilitate understanding of the developmental stages from infancy through adolescence, emphasizing both the biological and environmental factors that influence growth and behavior."