Queen of leaves : the story of botanist Ynes Mexia / written by Stephen Briseño ; illustrated by Isabel Muñoz.
| Author/creator | Briseño, Stephen author. |
| Other author | Muñoz, Isabel (Muñoz Gutiérrez), illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Seattle, WA : The Innovation Press, 2023. |
| Copyright Date | ©2023 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Story of botanist Ynes Mexia |
| Abstract | "The wax palm knows what it's like to defy the odds. Ynes Mexia knew it too. QUEEN OF LEAVES tells the true story of Ynes Mexia, the inspiring and fearless Mexican-American adventurer-botanist, and her quest to find the mysterious wax palm tree. Ynes enrolled in university in her 50s, at an age when women were not expected to be students. There she discovered botany -- a passion that would lead her all over the world on many adventures and change the study of botany forever. She went on to lead expeditions gathering plant and flower samples for universities and museums around the globe, introduce the botany world to the elusive wax palm tree, and forever cement herself as the QUEEN OF LEAVES"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Interest age level | Ages 6-12 |
| Interest grade level | Grades 1-6 |
| Awards note | Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2024 (Selection) |
| Genre/form | picture books. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| LCCN | 2023932919 |
| ISBN | 9781959244011 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1959244019 (hardcover) |
| Stock number | Innovation Pr, C/O Baker & Taylor Pub Serv (Btps) Po Box 388, Ashland, OH, USA, 44805, (419)2815100, 1409 SAN 631-936X |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B M5741B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |