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Maria Montessori

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Maria Montessori, written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and illustrated by Raquel Martín, is an empowering biographical picture book for young readers under the acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series. The book chronicles the life of Maria Montessori, who grew up in Italy during a time when girls were not expected to pursue advanced education. Defying social norms, Maria studied science and medicine to become one of Italy's pioneering female physicians. While working with young children, she observed how they learned best through hands-on exploration and independent activity. Her ground-breaking observations led to the creation of the Montessori Method—a revolutionary child-centered approach to education that respects each child's natural curiosity and individuality. Through engaging text and warm, expressive illustrations, this book inspires children to embrace learning and stand up for equality.

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Series Title

Little People, BIG DREAMS

Call Number

923.7 VEG m

Publisher

London : Frances Lincoln Children\'s Books., 2019

Collation

ilus. ; 20 x 25 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781786037534

Classification

923.7

Content Type

text

Media Type

unmediated

Carrier Type

volume

Edition

1

Subject(s)

Picture books for children
Maria Montessori, 1870-1952
Educators -- Italy -- Biography
Montessori method of education
Women physicians -- Italy -- Biography

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