MARIA MONTESSORI

In this book from the critically acclaimed multimillion copy bestselling 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 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 hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers With rewritten text for older children