PART 1: THE STARTING POINT Chapter 1 The Science of Human Development Chapter 2 Theories and Methods of Human Development Chapter 3 Genetics, Prenatal Development, and Birth PART 2: INFANCY AND TODDLERHOOD Chapter 4 Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Chapter 5 Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Chapter 6 Social and Emotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood PART 3: EARLY CHILDHOOD Chapter 7 Physical Development in Early Childhood Chapter 8 Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Chapter 9 Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood PART 4: MIDDLE CHILDHOOD Chapter 10 Physical Development in Middle Childhood Chapter 11 Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood Chapter 12 Social and Emotional Development in Middle Childhood PART 5: ADOLESCENCE Chapter 13 Physical Development in Adolescence Chapter 14 Cognitive Development in Adolescence Chapter 15 Social and Emotional Development in Adolescence Epilogue: Transition to Adulthood.