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1000 facts about the White House /

Welcome to the White House! Go behind the scenes to get a 360-degree view of America s most famous presidents' residence, from how it was built in 1792 and the fire of 1812, to today's state dinners, celebrations, celebrity pets, and more.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Flynn, Sarah Wassner
Group Author: McLaurin, Stewart D
Published: National Geographic,
Publisher Address: Washington, D.C. :
Publication Dates: [2017]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: National Geographic kids
Subjects:
White House Washington, D.C. > Juvenile literature
Washington D.C. > Buildings, structures, etc. > Juvenile literature
Summary: Welcome to the White House! Go behind the scenes to get a 360-degree view of America s most famous presidents' residence, from how it was built in 1792 and the fire of 1812, to today's state dinners, celebrations, celebrity pets, and more.
Carrier Form: 96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 29 cm.
Audience: Age 8-12.
Grade 4 to 6.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781426328732 (hardcover : alkaline paper) :
1426328737 (hardcover : alkaline paper)
9781426328749 (hardcover)
1426328745 (hardcover)
Index Number: F204
CLC: K971.27-49
Call Number: K971.27-49/F648
Contents: 10 fast facts -- Buildings and gardens -- Rooms -- The West Wing -- jobs -- State dinners -- Pets -- Art -- Wheels and wings -- Kids -- Weird but true -- Spooky and scary -- Christmas -- Guests -- Eco-friendly -- Food -- Interviews and speeches -- Treasures -- Inauguration -- History -- Facts and figures -- Gardens and grounds -- Pastimes -- Parties -- Easter Egg Roll -- Gadgets -- Rituals -- Fashion -- Sports -- Firsts -- Fire of 1814 -- Treats -- Perks -- Statues and busts -- Security -- First ladies -- Weddings -- Decor -- Rules -- Everyday life.

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