The Complete Block Book

Talk about complete! The author wasn't kidding when he titled it "The Complete Block Book". This book is an interesting look at the use and popularity of blocks over the past 200 years. You will learn everything you ever wanted to know about blocks including their use in educational settings, the different types of blocks available, the benefits to children, why blocks are considered educational toys, how best to set up a block corner, and which educators and philosophers influenced the popularity of blocks. Also, this book gives a very good historical overview of the emergence of "play as work" as a concept in children's education.