This abstract bibliography concentrates on aspects of the physical and intellectual development of the Australian Aboriginal child, although educational, sociological and other issues are also raised in a number of the entries included. Most of the 57 entries are journal articles, although some are book chapters, reports and conference papers. A brief introduction to the bibliography outlines the major issues discussed and the entries in which these issues are raised. Generally, the alphabetically arranged bibliography consists of entries related to: (1) physical development and health; (2) the preschool intervention project at Bourke (including philosophy, method, and summary of the project; first-year and follow-up results; and criticisms); (3) language development; (4) conservation and classification studies; (5) discussion of the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to the Australian Aboriginal child; and (6) intellectual development and thought processes. (ED)