Offering a sociocultural approach to education and learning, this fascinating exploration of childhood provides an in-depth understanding of how children make s

This single-volume resource provides detailed information on current large-scale and longitudinal research studies focusing on early childhood development--the

This book provides an in-depth understanding of how children’s development at different stages of their lives interfaces with the kind of education and suppor

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progre

What is the nature of childhood today? On a number of measures, modern children's lives have clearly improved thanks to better public safety and support for the