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Child Development: Starter List

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Albrecht, Kay M . Infant & toddler development. Written for teachers beginning their teaching careers, and those who want to expand on what they need to know to work more effectively with infants and toddlers.
305.232 A341i

Berk, Laura E. Child development. Comprehensive textbook on child development. Includes research, social issues, cultural influences, biology and environment, and milestone charts.
305.231 B512c7

Berk, Laura E. Infants, children and adolescents. Another book by the author above with a similar layout but includes adolescents.
305.231 B512i5

Cole, Michael. The development of children. Popular classic textbook on child development.
155.4 C689d5

Miller, Karen. Ages and stages : developmental descriptions and activities, birth through eight years. Primary focus of this book is on how developmental stages and behaviors show up in group child care situations. A very readable book.
155.4 M647a 2001

Wood, Chip. Yardsticks : children in the classroom, ages 4-14 : a resource for parents and teachers. A good starter book. Each year has it's own chapter and handy reference charts on growth patterns, what each year is like in the classroom, and pointers on curriculum.
305.231 W874c