Growing Up Gifted: Developing the Potential of Children at Home and at School » (7th Edition)

This college textbook is designed to aid students in their understanding of who gifted students are, how they become gifted, what it is like to grow up as a gifted, creative individual, the types of school programs available to support gifted students, the theories and practices of teaching gifted learners, and the effect of diverse cultures on the development and expression of giftedness. The sixth edition includes an epilogue sharing the author's recent experiences during a trip to Kyrgyzstan, and concerns of excellence and equity. Other changes to the sixth edition are not clearly stated. Clark is a professor emeritus at California State U., Los Angeles. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)