The developmental benefits of playgrounds / [print] Joe L. Frost ... [and others] ; corporate sponsor, Tom Norquist ; contributors, Jim Therrell and Debora Wisneski. - Olney Maryland : Association for Childhood Education International, (c)2004. - 231 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Child development, play, and playgrounds -- Obesity and changing lifestyles of children : diet and physical activity -- The relevance of height for child development and playground safety -- The developmental benefits and use patterns of overhead equipment on playgrounds -- The nature and benefits of children's climbing behaviors -- Functions and benefits of playground swings -- Sand and water play -- Playgrounds for the 21st century.



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