Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work
By E.M. Standing, foreword by Lee Havis
Originally published in 1957, this is a 1998 revised and updated version, featuring an introduction by Lee Havis, and current resources about Montessori education. It provides a thorough biography of the life of Dr. Montessori from the perspective of a close associate of many years. It also attempts to describe the underlying principles of Dr. Montessori's approach in a scientific, objective manner. 380 pages. Penguin. ISBN 0-452-27989-5. $15.00
The Voice of Dr. Maria Montessori
Ed. 1992, Joy Hardinge
Lectures of Dr. Montessori in Madras, India (1941-42), as transcribed in shorthand by an attending student. 389 pages.Hardinge. $24.00
Montessori Manual
Joy Hardinge, ed., 1993
Pictures, notes and lesson presentation details and descriptions of materials to be used by children in a Montessori environment. This publication is a detailed transcription of this information as given directly by Dr. Montessori in her training program in Madras, India (1941-42). 130 pages. Hardinge. $34.95
The Essential Montessori
By Elizabeth Hainstock, Foreword by Lee Havis
Originally published in 1986, this current 1997 edition is a significant revision and update of basic information that introduces the work and ideas of Dr. Montessori. It provides a concise and highly readable explanation of key ideas, with references to quotes directly from Dr. Montessori and her original publications. $13.00
Teaching Montessori in the Home — Preschool Years
By Elizabeth Hainstock. Foreword by Lee Havis First printed in 1968, this edition was revised and updated in 1997. It provides easy-to-follow ideas and exercises for parent to use Montessori materials with children aged 2-6. 115 pages. Penguin.
ISBN 0-452-27909-7 $12.00
Maria Montessori — A Biography
By Rita Kramer
First published in 1976, this biography of Dr. Montessori is a meticulous, well-documented description of her personal life and movement up to and beyond her death in 1952. It relates Dr. Montessori work and life particularly to the surrounding social conditions of the times. 410 pages. Perseus Books.
ISBN 0-201-09227-1 $22.95
Maria Montessori — Teacher of Teachers
By Marie Tennent Shephard
A 1996 biography of Dr.Montessori, with many personal details and pictures of her and children working. 111 pages. Hardcover. Learner Publications.
ISBN 0-8225-4952-2 $23.00
Montessori Matters
By Sisters of Notre Dame
This book was first published in 1971, as a compilation of the experiences of many seeking to use materials with children in the manner of Montessori teaching. It includes exercises and lesson presentations with illustrations to show how to demonstrate materials to children aged 2-6. Many pictures and detailed description of the materials are included. 179 pages. $32.00
Montessori Matters — A Language Manual
By Sisters of Notre Dame
This book was first published in 1980 as a compilation of ideas and practices by Sister Mary Motz and others experimenting with language materials for children ages 3-9 in their efforts at Montessori teaching. It is designed as a reference guide for use by teachers, including many pictures and descriptions of various materials. 139 pages $32.00
Why Montessori?
By Aisha Abdullah. Foreword by Lee Havis
Published in 2001, this book is specifically designed to introduce Montessori education to parents. It provides basic information, and is designed especially to help busy parents choose the right preschool for their child. 96 pages.
Times Books. ISBN 981-232-173-X $12.95
Parent's Guide to the Montessori Classroom
By Aline Wolf
This publication is a concise introduction for parents to understand the basic elements of the Montessori classroom. Many pictures of materials and children working with them are included. 62 pages. Parent Child Press. ISBN 0-939195-15-1. $6.95
Prisoners of Pain
By Author Janov
This 1980 publication examines the source of anxiety and psychological disorders in present time as caused by repressed feelings from the past. It offers a means to resolving these disorders by a process of completing the causative experiences in the present moment. This is the process of primary therapy championed by Dr. Janov and presented in his original book on the subject entitled “The Primal Scream”. 276 pages. Hardcover. ISBN 0-385-15791-6. $16.00
