The secret of childhood / [electronic resource] Maria Montessori ; translated by M. Joseph Costelloe.

Translation of Il segreto dell'infanzia.

Childhood, a social problem -- Era of the child -- Accused -- Biological interlude -- Newborn child -- Natural instincts -- Spiritual embryo -- Psychic development -- Order -- Intelligence -- Obstacles to growth -- Walking -- Hand -- Rhythm -- Substitution of the personality -- Movement -- Lack of comprehension -- Intelligence of love -- Education of the child -- Observations and discoveries -- "Method" -- Pampered children -- Spiritual preparation of the teacher -- Deviations -- Repercussions on physical health -- Conflict between adult and child -- Instinct to work -- Two different kinds of work -- Guiding instincts -- Child as a teacher -- Rights of the child.