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 soundMaria Montessori 
 soundMaria Montessori was the first woman doctor in Italy. 
 soundShe was a psychiatrist. 
 soundWhen she was born, girls could not go to public schools. 
 soundWomen could not have their own bank accounts. 
 soundWomen could not own property. 
 soundWomen could not vote. 
 soundCan you imagine that? 
 soundMaria was 7 when Italy allowed girls to go to school. 
 soundWhen World War II began, Montessori escaped to India. 
 soundIn India, she worked for peace.  
 soundShe earned two Nobel Peace Prize nominations. 
 soundMaria wanted to help children to learn. 
 soundIn 1906, Maria started a school for poor children. 
 soundIt was called "Casa dei Bambini," or Children's House. 
 soundShe created many good ways for children to learn. 
 soundHer way of teaching children is popular all over the world. 
 soundMaria Montessori died on May 6, 1952.