The Secret of Childhood
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The Secret of Childhood

Maria Montessori
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Maria Montessori describes the child with warmth and the exactness of a scientist. She also discusses the array of materials and techniques needed to release his learning potential.
Genres: EducationParentingNonfictionPsychologyChildrensTeachingSelf HelpTeachersScienceSchool
240 Pages

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