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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...
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See morePart 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!
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INFORMATION
Barcode: 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
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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.
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