SDCC Library: Child Development: Books/E-books

Books @ SDCC Library

Use OneSearch or SDCCD Books+ to look for books in these collections:

Electronic Books:

San Diego City College Library has over 140,000 electronic books available to read online. A detailed list of e-collections is available in the guide Using e-Books.

Print Books:

San Diego City College Library has over 4500 print (hardcopy) books in its Reference Collection on the second floor and 60,000 print books in its Circulating Collection, located on the third floor.

See below for featured titles!

Electronic Books

California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Program Guidelines, Second Edition by California Department of Education
Call Number: Internet web site
Publication Date: 2019
"Taking a family-oriented approach, this publication defines the components of high quality care that foster optimal development for all infants and toddlers. It presents research-based guidelines on early care and education that help prepare young children for success in their school years. This resource complements the document Prekindergarten Learning and Development Guidelines." --web site description
California Preschool Learning Foundations & Frameworks series by California Department of Education
Call Number: Internet web site
Publication Date: 2008
Includes volumes 1, 2, and 3. The companion DVDs are available as free streaming video (sign up for account first) here. "The California Preschool Learning Foundations outline key knowledge and skills that most children can achieve when provided with the kinds of interactions, instruction, and environments that research has shown to promote early learning and development." --Web site description.
Nurturing Creativity by Rebecca Isbell; Sonia Yoshizawa
Call Number: Internet Online (EBSCO)
Publication Date: 2020
Learn how to support children as they problem-solve, explore and share new ideas, and collaborate with others, and watch their confidence and capableness grow. --publisher description
The Sky Above and the Mud Below: Lessons from Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens by David Sobel
Call Number: Internet Online (EBSCO)
Publication Date: 2020
David Sobel's follow-up to Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens walks readers through the nitty-gritty facts of running a nature-based program. Organized around nine themes, each chapter begins with an overview from the author, followed by case studies from diverse early childhood programs, ranging from those that serve at-risk children to public preschools to university farm programs to Waldorf schools. --publisher description
Supporting Young Children Through Change and Everyday Transitions by Sonia Mainstone-Cotton
Call Number: Internet Online (EBSCO)
Publication Date: 2020
Explaining the importance of supporting children through change for their wellbeing and social and emotional development, this practical guide gives early years practitioners and parents the tools to help children cope with change and everyday transitions.
What If We Taught the Way Children Learn? by Rae Pica
Call Number: Internet Online (EBSCO)
Publication Date: 2020
Written as a follow-up to the bestselling What if Everybody Understood Child Development? this book includes: 31 easy-to-read chapters on topics including disruptive behavior, creativity, self-regulation, screen time, and mental health; suggested next steps and resources in every chapter; real-life examples from the author's and others' experiences; evidence from brain science research; easy-to-read format perfect for PLCs, book studies, and parents.

Print Books

Gender-Typing of Children's Toys by Erica S. Weisgram; Lisa M. Dinella
Call Number: Circulating Collection HQ772 .G37 2018
Publication Date: 2018
With theoretically and empirically-based play interventions, as well as ongoing campaigns aimed at raising public awareness, this volume offers a clear blueprint for how researchers, clinicians, parents and activists can help reduce gender stereotypes and help children grow up to become the people they want to be.
Let's Talk Toddlers by Marie Masterson
Call Number: Circulating Collection LB1139.25 .M38 2018
Publication Date: 2018
This is a user-friendly book that speaks to the realities, challenges, and needs of daily life with rambunctious, enthusiastic, unpredictable toddlers in group settings, thus increasing the quality of toddler care. This book highlights informative and real-life examples, with immediate takeaway action steps that detail solutions and resources for practice.
Retro Toddler by Anne H. Zachry
Call Number: Circulating Collection HQ774.5 .Z33 2018
Publication Date: 2018
You don't need to buy high-tech digital devices, apps, or expensive toys to boost your toddler's brain development! Research shows that the best way for toddlers to learn is through daily, active play and Retro Toddler includes more than 100 fun, age-appropriate, "old-school" toddler activities that promote the development of language, motor and social skills. -publisher description

Just Browsing?

Try these call numbers and headings if you'd like to browse the books on the shelves in our Circulating collection, located on our third floor. More information about borrowing here.

LB1101-1139
Child study

LB1139.2-1139.5
Early childhood education

LB1140-1140.5
Preschool education. Nursery schools

LB1141-1489
Kindergarten

LB1501-1547
Primary education

LB1555-1602
Elementary or public school education

LB1603-1696.6
Secondary education. High schools

LB1705-2286
Education and training of teachers and administrators

How to Locate a Book

Print books are shelved in the Library in an organized system according to call number. Not sure how to use a call number to locate a book on a shelf? Take a quick look at these short explanations:

How to Read Call Numbers (University System of GA)

How to Read Call Numbers (U. of AZ Libraries)

Where are the Children's Books?

The City College library has a small collection of children's books (a few shelves' worth), but does include Caldecott award winners. To find this section, take the elevator to the third floor of the building, then as you exit the elevator, turn right, and walk past the corridor for the restrooms and past the shelving for the Oversize books. The Juvenile Collection (JUV) is shelved with the High Interest/Low Vocabulary books. See photo below.

Much larger collections of childrens' books may be found at local public libraries:

San Diego Public Library system Kids page (main branch is located at 330 Park Boulevard, about 8 blocks from City College LRC. The entrance is on Park Boulevard just past J Street)
San Diego County Library system Kids Corner