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Children's Literature A Developmental Perspective

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ISBN-10: 0470111046

ISBN-13: 9780470111048

Edition: 2008

Authors: Barbara E. Travers, John F. Travers

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Description:

This book takes a developmental approach to children's literature, offering a fresh perspective in the field. By combining children's literature with developmental psychology, future teachers and librarians will have a better understanding of the appropriate book for a child at a certain stage of their life. Each genre is covered within a chapter devoted to a certain developmental stage.
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Book details

List price: $88.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/14/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 464
Size: 8.30" wide x 10.70" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 1.826
Language: English

John F. Travers teaches Child Psychology and Learning at Boston College. Other books published include The Growing Child, 2/e, Learning, 2/e, Human Development Across the Lifespan, 3/e, The First Six Years, Educational Psychology, 2/e (McGraw-Hill, 1996), Foundations of Education, 3/e (A&B, 1995), and Supervision, 2/e (PH: Regents, 1993).

Introduction
Children, Literature, And Development: Interactions And Insights
Children And Their Literature: Changes Through The Years
Understanding Children's Literature
Genres In Children's Literature
Analyzing, Selecting, And Responding To Children's Literature
The Craft Of Writing And Illustrating
Diversity In Children's Literature
The Content Of Children's Literature
Literature For The Early Years (Birth To Two)
Literature For The Preschool Years (2-4)
Literature For The Early Elementary School Years (5-7)
Literature For The Intermediate Years (8-11)
Literature For The Middle School Years (11-14)
Literature For The High School Years (14-18)
Topics For Teachers And Librarians
Science Literature Through The Grades: A Curricular Model
Issues For Teachers And Librarians