Understanding Preschool Development is one in a series of three practical, easy-to-read child development handbooks adapted from The Young Child, a textbook used in academic programs nationwide. Each book in the series focuses on a specific age group. Written for child care providers in any setting, the series provides a complete overview of key theories and research on child development.

Understanding Infant Development explains:

• the impact and long-term effects of biology and environment on a infant's brain development
• how infants learn
• important theories of infant development how early life experiences lay the groundwork for a infant's evolving language and thinking
• the effects of nurturing care on a infant's emotional development and stability in later life
• milestones and windows of opportunity in a infant's development.