Bibliography On Early Childhood

About 140 books, pamphlets, and government documents, arranged alphabetically by authors under 2 parts, i.e., books, pamphlets and reprints. Entries include prices. Separate list of publishers and addresses.

About 140 books, pamphlets, and government documents, arranged alphabetically by authors under 2 parts: Books and Pamphlets and reprints. Entries include prices. Separate list of publishers and addresses.

Abstract: A reference text for education and child health care professionals and parents presents authoritative essays and appended annotated bibliographies by experts in various aspects of early childhood. The topics include: pregnancy, birth, and the first year of life; child development; the role of the family; parenting (the interrelationships of parents and children); health; nutrition (including feeding practices); children's play; child care and its settings and options; the special needs of a child; and various facets of childhood education (literature, multicultural education, nonsexist education, and the influences produced by viewing films and television). Within each toic, brief essays by different professionals cover different aspects of the topic; the bibliography for the topic lists books and government publications about the subject. An extensive listing of pertinent newsletters, US organizations, information clearinghouses, and periodicals relative to childhood education also is included. (wz).