Kathleen Stassen Berger. Developing Person Through Childhood and Adolescence. New York, Worth Publishers, 2020.

This textbook provides a comprehensive and chronologically organized overview of human development from conception through adolescence. Authored by renowned developmental psychologist Kathleen Stassen Berger, the twelfth edition integrates classic developmental theories with the latest empirical research, focusing heavily on modern neuroscience, genetic influences, and sociocultural diversity. The text is structured around three core domains of development: biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial. A key strength of this edition is its alignment with digital learning tools, such as the Developing Lives simulation and Data Connections exercises, which encourage students to apply theoretical concepts to real-world data and practical scenarios. Written in an accessible and engaging narrative style, the book emphasizes how cultural contexts and systemic shifts shape the modern experience of growing up. It serves as an essential resource for undergraduate students, educators, and professionals in developmental psychology, education, and social work.