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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 362.70973090511 EAN: 9781581101423 Edition: 1 ISBN: 1581101422 Label: American Academy Of Pediatrics Manufacturer: American Academy Of Pediatrics Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 285 Publication Date: April 01, 2005 Publisher: American Academy Of Pediatrics Studio: American Academy Of Pediatrics Accessories: Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: "Affluenza," poverty, substance abuse, media influence, the internet, and religion are some of the major issues affecting children today. These and other concerns are discussed in this compilation of essays by leading authorities on children's health and well-being. Highly visual and easy to follow, this volume describes what life is like for today's children, discussing such topics as how they are affected by advertising in schools, the overweight epidemic, ADHD, and living in a post-9/11 world. The color illustrations, graphs, and charts found throughout make this an all-inclusive text that will give physicians, policy makers, educators, and parents an in-depth look at the lives of 21st-century children. PowerPoint presentations of each chapter and statistics are also available online. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Immensely useful About Children stands out as one of the most sweeping collections of information on the development of children I have ever seen. The information between these covers will prove useful no matter what your focus. Developed by experts in pediatrics, child social behavior and child care, this compilation has information for everyone: doctors, teachers, care givers, and parents. Full of vital information and statistics, this book has the potential to widely influence the development of children by ... Read More 
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