The organization of this book into units according to specific characteristics of growth and development of the human being, and the care of children of various age groups, is of solid assistance to the nursing student in her concern and endeavor to understand the healthy child and the consequences of common illnesses in children in each of those age groups. The puissance of this edition lies in the greater emphasis on the scientific explanations for conditions affecting the child at different ages and the enhancement of information presented regarding the care essential for the child in the home.