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 this field has earned her a national reputation. Denise Boyd of Houston Community College System joins Helen Bee in refreshing this popular, longstanding text.
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
