The Development of Children, authored by Cynthia Lightfoot, delves into the chronological exploration of childhood development. This comprehensive eighth edition examines both universal biological and cultural factors influencing all children, while also highlighting the diverse developmental patterns that emerge as children grow. With a print length of 688 pages, this meticulously detailed book is published by Worth Publishers and carries ISBN-10: 1464178860 and ISBN-13: 978-1464178863. It was released on March 30, 2018, and measures 9.45 x 1.35 x 11.15 inches.