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Child Development 2026 EverGreen Release By John W. Santrock, Kirby Deater-Deckard

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Pages: 657
File size: 15.66 MB
Format: Digital PDF
Course: Childhood Development
Category: eBook[PDF]

About this ebook

Child Development: An Introduction (2026 Evergreen Release) by John W. Santrock, Kirby Deater-Deckard, and Jennifer Lansford is a newly updated, topically organized foundational textbook published by McGraw Hill. This textbook is widely recognized in higher education for its contemporary tone, high accuracy, and strong digital integration. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

📘 Book Core Overview

Authors: John W. Santrock, Kirby Deater-Deckard, and Jennifer Lansford.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education.
Release Date: December 2025 / Early 2026.
Formats: Available in Loose-leaf, paperback, international student editions (ISE), and eBook.
Standard ISBNs: 978-1266981869 (Loose-leaf) and 978-1265502850. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

🎯 Key Structural Themes & Updates

Research Depth: Features over 1,000 new citations to keep up with the latest developmental science.
DEI Integration: Includes a dedicated Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the preface.
Connections Framework: Interconnects different aspects of a child's growth to offer a holistic understanding.
Learning Goals System: Organizes chapters into clear milestones to optimize study roadmaps and course mastery. [1, 2]

🗂️ Core Content Blueprint

The 2026 text sections break down into the following operational domains: [1]

Biological Foundations: Covers biological beginnings, prenatal development, birth, physical health, and motor/sensory/perceptual milestones. [1]
Cognition & Language: Focuses on cognitive developmental theories, information processing mechanisms, intelligence, and language acquisition. [1]
Socioemotional Frameworks: Analyzes emotional development, self and identity, gender dynamics, and moral growth. [1]
Environmental Contexts: Explores social institutions influencing the child, explicitly covering families, peers, schools, and achievements. [1]

💻 Digital Companion Tools

The text comes fully integrated with McGraw Hill Connect. This includes SmartBook adaptive reading tools and digital exercises designed to test retention, aid content synthesis, and streamline grading for educators. [1, 2]