Ways of using televised instruction to its fullest potential are discussed. (CK)

Points out the importance of play for child development and indicates characteristics of effective adult participation in children's play settings. (Author/RH)

Briefly describes similarities and differences between the 1977 and the 1979 meetings of the Society for Research in Child Development. Mentions key topics, speakers, and program innovations at the 1979 meeting. (SS)

Urges teachers to develop the genius that lies dormant in each child, the child's personal vision and idiosyncratic gift. (DD)

This new edition of one of the classic works of psychology highlights the achievements of this pioneer in the study of intelligence and child development. (SLD)

Investigated acoustic characteristics of the cries of 20 infants whose mothers used marijuana during pregnancy. Cries of infants of marijuana users were shorter, had a higher percentage of dysphonation, a higher amd more variable fundamental frequency, and a lower first format than cries of 20 infants in a control group. (RJC)

Compares ratings which 20 parents and 22 nonparents made of spontaneous cries of 12 1-month-old infants. The duration, amount of dysphonation, and proportion of energy in various frequency bands were highly correlated with adults' ratings. (RJC)

Discusses the life and works of the children's author Margaret Wise Brown. Shows her genius and insight into the growth of children. (PRA)

Explored the effect of folding traditional origami forms on size comparison strategies among 4- to 6-year-old Japanese and American children. Found that girls in particular improved superimposition skills through practice, and children's use of superimposition strategies rather than less effective strategies also increased. (JPB)

This volume brings together leading scholars to describe important new directions in research on child and adolescent development. This introductory chapter places their articles in the context of three larger trends in the field.