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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National Geographic,
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Publisher Address: | Washington, D.C. : |
Publication Dates: | [2017] |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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National Geographic kids
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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. |