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Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"It's important for our nation's youth to learn about their country's history and its important landmarks. Readers will learn lots of interesting facts about the White House, like when it was built and how many room it has. The title is complete with historical and modern images, bolded glossary terms, a More Facts page, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Welcome to the White House! Go behind the scenes to get a 360-degree view of America s most famous president s residence, from how it was built in 1792 and the fire of 1812, to today's state dinners, celebrations, celebrity pets, and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Fans of Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World will enjoy this fun, interactive picture book about the nation's capitol, the meeting place of Congress. Learn more about this important building in the first book of this picture book series. Welcome to the Capitol! The Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress. Over 2,000 people work here, including 100 senators and 435 representatives from all 50 states. Peter is visiting his dad, the...
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"There’s a secret world hidden in the halls of the U.S. Capitol! The first stone was laid by George Washington himself, and the building stands today as one of the most recognizable symbols of the oldest democracy in the world. In this home of America’s legislative branch, senators and representatives fight to pass laws they believe are for the good of the country. But these hallowed halls, which some swear are haunted, also harbor a deep history—both...
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The National Mall in Washington, DC, contains many iconic monuments and museums. These landmarks honor important people and events in US history. This title explores the history of this area and its relevance today. Includes text, images, and back matter, plus a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Look at that giant statue! What did this person do to earn his own monument in Washington, DC? Join Mr. Williams's class on a field trip to the Lincoln Memorial to find out. Ranger May gives the students a tour, tells them about the Civil War, and talks about how President Abraham Lincoln's ideas still matter to all of us.
10) National Mall
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Welcome to the National Mall! -- Pierre L'Enfant -- Monuments and memorials -- Museums and a castle! -- Gardens and open spaces.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
A fun-filled, interactive picture book offers the perfect way for kids to learn all about the different people who work in and help maintain the White House, one of the country's most important and famous buildings.
13) Brick by brick
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"The White House was created by many hands, several of them slaves', who will be remembered throughout history for their extrodinary feat" -- Cover verso.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The White House is often seen as a symbol of freedom, but it was built by enslaved people. Learn more about the people who created this iconic site and how they are being acknowledged in modern times. Discover how Benjamin Banneker, a free Black land surveyor, mapped Washington, DC. Learn more about the first White House memoir, which was written by an enslaved person. Then read about how young people staged a protest in the White House."--
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
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.
Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, where the President and his family live? Brower shines a spotlight on the families that have lived in the White House, as well as the roles of the staff members,. She explains what goes on behind the scenes at...
Author
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, fifteen-year-old Dan French had no way to know that one day his tribute to the great president would transform a plot of Washington, DC marshland into America's gathering place. He did not even know that a sculptor was something to be. He only knew that he liked making things with his hands. This is the story of how a farmboy became America's foremost sculptor. After failing at academics, Dan was working...
Author
Publisher
[CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform]
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"A fun book "by kids, for kids" that shows 22 sites in the Washington, DC area related to Alexander Hamilton, his wife Eliza, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and other Founding Fathers. 50 pages of color photos and comments from kids and comments from a living "Alex." Includes a treasure hunt."--Amazon.com.
18) Lincoln Memorial
Author
Publisher
Abdo Kids, a division of Abdo
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Description
"Readers will learn about Abraham Lincoln, how he died, and why a memorial was built in his honor. The title is complete with historical and modern images, bolded glossary terms, a More Facts page, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids, a division of Abdo
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Description
"Readers will learn about the United States Capitol, from when it was built to who works there and what takes place there. The title is complete with historical and modern images, bolded glossary terms, a More Facts page, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
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