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Maria Montessori by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a children's book that introduces young readers to the life and work of Maria Montessori, a pioneering educator. It highlights how her innovative teaching methods transformed education by focusing on child-centred learning. Through engaging illustrations and simple storytelling, it inspires children by showing how Montessori's curiosity and dedication helped to redefine traditional educational practices.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to introduce young readers to an inspiring figure who revolutionised education with her innovative teaching methods. It offers an engaging look into the life and achievements of a trailblazer in child-centred learning, making it perfect for nurturing a child's curiosity about history and influential personalities.

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Maria Montessori

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Maria Montessori tells the inspiring story of this pioneering teacher and researcher.

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New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maria Montessori, the pioneering teacher and researcher.

Maria grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn't receive an equal education to boys. But Maria's mother was supportive of her dreams, and Maria went on to study medicine. She later became an early years expert, founding schools with her revolutionary educational theories and changing the lives of many children.

This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the educator's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS

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Maria Montessori is praised for its engaging illustrations and simple narrative, making it an inspirational read for children. The book effectively introduces young readers to Montessori’s groundbreaking educational methods and her impactful legacy, often noted for inspiring curiosity and creativity in children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786037534

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Illustration: 13

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Raquel Martín

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 32

About the Author

ISABEL SANCHEZ VERGARA, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.
Raquel Martin and is a freelance illustrator from Barcelona living in the beautiful island of Minorca. Her work has appeared in different publications and she also makes illustrations for her own shop catalogue.

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