"Introduction to America's presidential mansion--The White House--its location, when it was built, its rooms, and various trivia points about the building"--

While reading The White House, students will learn about the history and the importance of one of the most famous buildings in the world. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus...

Andersen Brower shares a special inside look into the most famous home in America--and the lives of hardworking staff members and first ladies who've maintained it.

"Engaging images accompany information about ghosts in the White House. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

When the Secret Service squashes yet another chance for the president's daughter, Audrey, to make any new friends, Audrey discovers former first daughter Alice Roosevelt's hidden diary, which gives Audrey endless ideas for having fun--and more problems than she can handle.

The history of the White House, including the story of its construction, interesting and important facts and statistics, and its importance as an American symbol.

Traces the history of the White House, including its construction, repairs and renovations through the years, uses, and what it means to Americans today.