Infants seem to do little more than eat, sleep, and play. Yet behind this misleadingly simplistic fac̦ade occurs and awe-inspiring process of development through which infants make sense of, and learn to interact with, the world around them. This book presents fascinating insights into this process from authorities on the subject. The latest developments in the field are addressed, including perceptual and cognitive development, memory development, and how gender, culture, and class effect infancy.