Achieve
Macmillan Learning’s Achieve unites a host of acclaimed teaching and learning features, including an interactive e-textbook, LearningCurve adaptive quizzing, immersive learning activities, videos, and extensive instructor resources.

Storytelling You Will Remember
Each chapter tells the story of a child or adolescent and their family in both the text and accompanying online videos. These profiles help students see the challenges and opportunities of each life stage. 
 
Inclusive Coverage
Whether it’s urbanization in China or remote schooling in Chicago, understanding the context of development is critical. This book casts a broad net over what diversity means and covers complex family structures, intersectional identities, and challenges facing both affluent and less-well off families.

Engaging and Current Science
In the spirit of Scientific American magazine, the authors present important breakthroughs with engaging, accessible writing and story-telling  infographics.
 
Skill Building
The emphasis on critical thinking and scientific literacy helps students navigate a world full of information and misinformation.

Student Friendly Pedagogy

• Can You Believe It? features asks students to unpack the real evidence underlying a controversial topic or common misconception.
  
• Making a Difference looks at research and interventions from developmental science that promote well-being in children, adolescents, and adults.
  
• Science in Practice introduces people from a wide variety of professions that draw on developmental science.
  
• Learn It Together are opportunities for group learning in every chapter.