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Giving flower : the story of the poinsettia
Author: Dobbs, Alda P.

Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (2025)

Dewey: 635.9
Classification: Nonfiction
Physical Description: [33] p., col. ill., 24 cm

BTSB No: 396670

ISBN: 9781728297811

Ages: 4-8

Grades: K-3

Subjects:
Poinsettias -- Mexico -- History

Price: $14.24

Summary:
The story of the Poinsettia goes back through hundreds of years, treasured by the Aztecs, the inspiration for Mexico's most famous Christmas legend. After the flower caught the eye of the first US ambassador to Mexico, it was named after him. A century later, millions of Americans saw the brilliant red flower on their first color television screens.

Illustrator:

Mendoza, Emily

Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: LG
   Reading Level: 5.70
   Points: .5   Quiz: 556979

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (10/01/25)
   School Library Journal (+) (09/01/25)
   Booklist (09/01/25)
The Hornbook (00/11/25)

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