Key content changes include:

Improved readability is accomplished with more thorough explanations and clarifications and/or simplification of terms.
The discussion of reading comprehension is streamlined to make it easier for students to understand. (See Chapter 11.)
Chapter 2 is shorter and reconceptualized to include practical learning theories.
Numerous real-world child language examples give readers a practical, applied introduction to the world of language development. Additional examples in the 10th Edition better illustrate language structures. (See Chapters 7-12.)
Consolidated information on bilingual research is now included in Chapter 8 to make the discussion more coherent and reflect the increase in bilingualism in the United States.
A completely rewritten section on working memory reflects new research on this topic and its importance for language use. (See Chapter 3.)
Updated research includes approximately 250 new references to keep readers up to date with recent findings.
An enhanced discussion of the importance of play shows readers how play affects the development of language.

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