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The White House for kids : a history of a home, office, and national symbol : with 21 activities, Katherine L. House

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"An intriguing, in-depth look at the most famous home in the United States, this kid-friendly activity book educates young readers on the White House. Blending facts from numerous primary sources with engaging anecdotes--from learning that George Washington never actually slept in the White House and Abraham Lincoln never slept in the Lincoln Bedroom to how Gerald Ford's daughter Susan held her high school prom in the White House--this book provides the complete story of the presidents' home. Details on the many changes, updates, renovations, and redecorations that have occurred over the years are featured as well as a look at the daily lives of the White House's inhabitants, including past presidents and their families along with the enormous staff that makes the White House run smoothly. This rich history is packed with an assortment of cross-curricular activities that allow readers to walk in the footsteps of presidents--they can play key passages of "Hail to the Chief," practice signing a bill into law, make a White House punch, and re-create an aerobic game designed for President Hoover--making it a perfect book for any young mind with an interest in the White House or American history"--provided by publisher
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
First edition.
Extent
xiv, 139 pages
Isbn
9781613744611
Instance
Label
The White House for kids : a history of a home, office, and national symbol : with 21 activities
Title
The White House for kids
Title remainder
a history of a home, office, and national symbol : with 21 activities
Statement of responsibility
Katherine L. House
Creator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"An intriguing, in-depth look at the most famous home in the United States, this kid-friendly activity book educates young readers on the White House. Blending facts from numerous primary sources with engaging anecdotes--from learning that George Washington never actually slept in the White House and Abraham Lincoln never slept in the Lincoln Bedroom to how Gerald Ford's daughter Susan held her high school prom in the White House--this book provides the complete story of the presidents' home. Details on the many changes, updates, renovations, and redecorations that have occurred over the years are featured as well as a look at the daily lives of the White House's inhabitants, including past presidents and their families along with the enormous staff that makes the White House run smoothly. This rich history is packed with an assortment of cross-curricular activities that allow readers to walk in the footsteps of presidents--they can play key passages of "Hail to the Chief," practice signing a bill into law, make a White House punch, and re-create an aerobic game designed for President Hoover--making it a perfect book for any young mind with an interest in the White House or American history"--provided by publisher
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DLC
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
House, Katherine L.
Dewey number
975.3
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Intended audience
940
Intended audience source
Lexile
LC call number
F204.W5
LC item number
H68 2014
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • bibliography
  • filmographies
Series statement
For kids series
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • White House (Washington, D.C.)
  • White House (Washington, D.C.)
  • Washington (D.C.)
  • Washington (D.C.)
Target audience
juvenile
Label
The White House for kids : a history of a home, office, and national symbol : with 21 activities, Katherine L. House
Instantiates
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 132-134), filmography (page 134), and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
22 x 28 cm.
Edition
First edition.
Extent
xiv, 139 pages
Isbn
9781613744611
Lccn
2013038108
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
2013038108
Label
The White House for kids : a history of a home, office, and national symbol : with 21 activities, Katherine L. House
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 132-134), filmography (page 134), and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
22 x 28 cm.
Edition
First edition.
Extent
xiv, 139 pages
Isbn
9781613744611
Lccn
2013038108
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
2013038108

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