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Note: Before purchasing, check that you have the correct ISBN. To register for and use Pearson eText, you also need a course invite link, which your instructor will provide. Child Development and Education shows you how to apply child and adolescent development research and theory to your future classroom practices. It explores and demonstrates developmental phenomena, providing a thorough overview of growth from infancy to late adolescence within the domains of physical, socio-emotional and cognitive development. Observation guidelines and opportunities to practice analyses of what children say, do and create help you develop the skills to make informed decisions that meet every student's needs. The 8th Edition includes over 975 new citations and provides cutting-edge perspective on children's growth, diversity in children's experiences, and research-based teaching strategies proven to benefit diverse populations of children.