Maria Montessori HER Life AND Work

This paperback edition shows signs of wear, with creases and minor tears on the cover. The spine is intact but has some rubbing. Pages are yellowed due to age, yet all text remains legible. Overall, the book is in fair condition, suitable for reading and collection purposes.

"Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work" by E. M. Standing is a detailed biography of the influential educator Maria Montessori, whose revolutionary teaching methods reshaped modern education. Published by New American Library in 1962, this edition is a Mentor Book, identified as the fifth printing. The copyright page notes the original publication year as 1957, with an introduction copyrighted in 1962. Standing, a close associate of Montessori, provides an insightful look into her life and the development of the Montessori method, making this biography a valuable resource for educators and historians alike. This paperback edition is distinct for its comprehensive coverage and inclusion of photographs, enhancing the reader's understanding of Montessori's impact. The book is in fair condition, with visible wear typical of its age but remains a significant piece for those interested in educational history.