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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherQuarto Publishing Group UK
ISBN-101786037556
ISBN-139781786037558
eBay Product ID (ePID)18038746849
Product Key Features
Book TitleMaria Montessori
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicBiography & Autobiography / Literary, School & Education, Girls & Women
IllustratorMartín, Raquel, Yes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorMaria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Book SeriesLittle People, Big Dreams Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Grade FromFirst Grade
Series Volume Number23
Grade ToThird Grade
Synopsis*Celebrate Italian Heritage Read (New York Public Library)* In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling 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 childhood 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 best-selling biography series for kids that explores 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. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets . Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!, Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Maria Montessori tells the inspiring story of this pioneering teacher and researcher., Maria Montessori 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 childhood expert, founding schools with her revolutionary educational theories and changing the lives of many children. Full color.