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About This Book
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 11th Edition
This comprehensive textbook is a go-to resource for early childhood educators, professionals, and families. Written by Lynn R. Marotz, it covers contemporary health, safety, nutrition, and environmental issues that influence and support the development and well-being of infants and young children.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by early childhood educators, professionals, and families. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in the care and education of young children, helping them establish healthy lifestyle practices and achieve their full learning potential.
History and Editions
The 11th edition of Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child has been updated to address the latest empirical research and is linked to the new NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards. This edition includes practical resources such as checklists, tables, figures, activities, and lesson plans that serve as practical tools for daily interactions with children and families. The text is organized for flexibility in course design, making it easier to adapt to different educational settings.
Author and Other Works
Lynn R. Marotz is the author of Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child. She emphasizes the importance of respecting and partnering with families to help children establish healthy lifestyle practices. Her work is known for its comprehensive coverage of key topics including children’s mental health, emergency and disaster preparedness, healthy dietary and physical activity practices, food safety, childhood obesity, bullying, and fostering resilient behaviors.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers a wide range of contemporary health, safety, nutrition, and environmental issues that influence young children's development.
- Latest Research: Concepts are backed by the latest empirical research, ensuring that the information is current and relevant.
- Practical Resources: The text includes numerous checklists, tables, figures, activities, and lesson plans that serve as practical tools for early childhood educators and professionals.
- Partnership with Families: The author emphasizes the importance of respecting and partnering with families to help children establish healthy lifestyle practices.
- Flexibility in Course Design: The text is organized for flexibility in course design, making it easier to adapt to different educational settings.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- ISBN-13: 9780357765760
- ISBN-10: 0357765761
- eBook: $54.99 USD (available on Cengage and VitalSource)[1][5]
- Textbook: $75.00 USD (available on Cengage)[1]
- MindTap Course List: $20.29 USD (available on BooksRun)[3]
Publication Details
- Publisher: Cengage Learning
- Publication Date: March 14, 2023[4]
- Number of Pages: Not specified
- Language: English
- Item Weight: Not specified
- Dimensions: Not specified
Other Editions and Formats
- The book is available in various formats, including paperback and eBook. The specific dimensions and weight are not provided in the available sources.
Additional Resources
- Study Tools: Includes built-in study tools like highlights and more, as well as offline access and global search capabilities (available on VitalSource)[5].
- Ancillary Materials: Includes an instructor’s guide, syllabi, an extensive test bank, and PowerPoint slides to accompany each chapter (available on Cengage)[1].
- Interactive Features: Not specified in the available sources.
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
