The Scientist in the Crib

What Early Learning Tells Us About the Mind

By: Alison Gopnik PhD, Andrew Meltzoff PhD, Patricia K. Kuhl PhD

Narrated by: Wendy Tremont King

This exciting book by three pioneers in the field of cognitive science discusses important discoveries about how much babies and young children know and learn, and how much parents naturally teach them. It argues that evolution designed us both to teach and learn, and that the drive to learn is our most important instinct. It also reveals fascinating insights about our adult capacities and how even young children - as well as adults - use some of the same methods that allow scientists to learn so much about the world. Filled with surprise at every turn, this vivid, lucid, and often funny book gives us a new view of the inner life of children and the mysteries of the mind.

©1999 Alison Gopnik, Andrew N. Meltzoff, and Patricia K. Kuhl (P)2019 Tantor

Thought provoking

Very good synthesis of science and caring. The context is a bit dated (1999), but the content is fresh, and actionable today.

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A “must read” for parents

The reader was fantastic and the content was fascinating. I especially liked the simplicity of the book structure, the scientific insights, and the broader commentary by the authors. This book is a must-read for parents and anyone who interacts with infants and toddlers.

Highly Recommend

Well narrated and captivating content. Highly recommend if you are looking for a book on the development of babies and the human mind.

narration does NOT work at all.

eeeeeek, narration does NOT work! it sounds like a commercial voice over. huge bummer! :( listen to a sample before you pay for this!!! you've been warned!