This is an updated new edition of a much-loved book which has built a reputation for pithy, entertaining good sense over the course of six editions. ''Children are different. Pediatrics is much more than medicine miniaturized.'' Preface, Acknowledgements, Internet Sites, Introduction, History Taking, Approaching, Examinations at Different Ages, Systems Examination, A Measure of Progress, Hydration and Nutrition, Developmental Assessment, Examining Excreta, Using Your Senses, Pediatric Tips and Topics, Index.