The White House for Kids - (For Kids) by Katherine L House (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"An 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"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A 2015 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People</b> <p/>Have you ever wondered what it's like to live and work in the most important house in the country, or what it's like to grow up there? Now, with <i>The White House for Kids</i> as your guide, you can explore the Executive Mansion for yourself. This intriguing, in-depth history of the White House explains its role as a home, an office, and a powerful symbol of the United States and tells both famous and little-known stories about some of the surprising--and sometimes surprisingly ordinary--things that go on there. Learn which president hosted T-ball games on the White House lawn; which mischievous first son was scolded for shooting spitballs at a portrait of President Andrew Jackson; which first daughter held her high school prom in the famous mansion; which first lady hung her laundry to dry in the East Room; where first families go to work, entertain, relax, and have fun; how the White House staff feels to see beloved presidential families come and go; and much more. Crosscurricular activities allow readers to walk in the footsteps of presidents and those around them.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>An engaging history of a country through the biography of its most famous dwelling. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><br>Attractive, informative, and up-to-date, this is a solid choice for library collections. --<i>Booklist</i><br><br>Kids who are interested in our president's home will learn plenty here...I can't get over the kid-friendliness of this book, or the plethora of photos, or the abundance of sidebars, and I think children will like it. --The Bookworm Sez<br><br>"A great resource. . . . [An] in-depth and engaging introduction to our nation's most famous home." --<i>School Library Journal</i><br><br>"This is a <i>must</i> purchase for a school or classroom library and also a book you might want to have your child read before a visit to the nation's capital." --BookLoons<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Katherine House</b> was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in nearby Arlington, Virginia. She is the author of <i>Lighthouses for Kids</i> and has written articles about US and Iowa history for children's magazines including <i>AppleSeeds</i>, <i>Cobblestone</i>, and the <i>Goldfinch</i>.<br>
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