Montessori: The Science behind the Genius (£19.99) by Angeline Stoll Lillard
The author shows that science has finally caught up with Maria Montessori: current scientific research provides astounding support for her major insights. Lillard presents the research concerning eight insights that are foundational to Montessori education and describes how each of these insights is applied in the Montessori classroom. In reading this book, parents and teachers alike will develop a clear understanding of what happens in a Montessori classroom and, more important, why it happens and why it works.Everyone interested in education, at all levels and in all forms, will take from this book a wealth of insights on how to improve teaching effectiveness.

Maria Montessori (£5.99) by Michael Pollard
A biography from the series "People who have helped the world" (Exeley Publications) which sets out to tell the stories of great humanitarians, peacemakers and conservationists of our time and the problems they faced. Illustrated.

Understanding the Human Being: The Importance of the First Three Years of Life (£11.95) by Dr. Silvana Quattrochi Montanaro
The author is the Director of Training for the Assistance to Infancy Programmes (0 - 3 years) for the Association Montessori Internationale. She presents her insights and discoveries from a lifetime's work observing and treating young children. Her aim is to make us aware of the great significance of the early years in the building of the human personality. Illustrated.

Education for Human Development: Understanding Montessori (£8.95) by Mario M. Montessori Jr.
This book relates Dr. Montessori's views on education and life to present day thinking. In this fully revised volume Mario M. Montessori provides a fascinating insight into his grandmother's personality, her philosophy of education and children's growth and development.

Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work (£13.95) by E. M. Standing
This is a comprehensive biography of Dr. Montessori by a long-standing friend and colleague. The material is drawn from Mr Standing's personal recollections and gives a simple, cohesive presentation of the basic principles and practice of the Montessori method of education. Indexed.

Montessori - A Modern Approach (£12.99) by Paula Polk Lillard
What is the Montessori Method? Are its revolutionary ideas about childhood education relevant today? Is Montessori education right for my child? The author writes as a trained educator and as a concerned parent to answer these questions.

Montessori Today. A Comprehensive Approach to Education from Birth to Adulthood (£11.99) by Paula Polk Lillard
This is Mrs. Lillard's vision of the significance of Montessori education and current practice. The book covers Montessori philosophy of the development of the human being with descriptions of the Primary and Elementary environments. There are ample notes and a useful index at the back of the book.

Montessori Read and Write: A Parents' Guide to Literacy for Children (£14.99) by Lynne Lawrence
This book, which is profusely illustrated, brings the acknowledged benefits of the Montessori system within the reach of all parents. It is packed with ideas, activities and games that will make learning easy. Each game and activity is linked to specific ages and abilities with clear progression from first steps in recognising shapes and sounds to complete fluency. There is a special recommended reading list for parents and children, an index and a list of useful addresses.

Montessori From the Start by Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen £12.99.
This book is a practical guide, which looks at the child in the home environment from birth to age three. The authors provide guidance for the creation of an environment that will aid the development of focus and concentration in the child during their first years. There are many practical ideas including types of furnishing (such as the child-sized kitchen table and chair), appropriate tools, diet and food preparation, clothing and movement.