white house (washington, d.c.)

An introduction to the White House, including the history of its construction, a description of its interior and gardens, and its importance as a national symbol.

Nine-year-old Liberty Porter, daughter of the President of the United States, starts at a new school and tries to be an exemplary First Daughter.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the White House and how it has changed over the past two hundred years.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to some of the pets that have lived in the White House.

Looks at some of the recreational opportunities available at the White House, including movies, bowling, swimming, and special events.

Text and photographs depict the history and trivia of the White House and its tenants.

Presidents' Day started out on George Washington's birthday and was established as a federal holiday in 1885. Today, it celebrates all U.S. presidents and is always celebrated on the third Monday in February.

"It's unimaginable today, even for a generation that saw the Twin Towers fall and the Pentagon attacked. It's unimaginable because in 1814 enemies didn't fly overhead, they marched through the streets; and for 26 hours in August, the British enemy marched through Washington, D.C. and set fire to government buildings, including the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Relying on first-hand accounts, historian Jane Hampton Cook weaves together several different narratives to create a...multidimensional account of the burning of Washington"--OCLC.

An introduction to American symbols, focusing on the White House and its history. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Views the human side of the historical presidential residence, visiting the private as well as the public areas and looking at how a small army of employees support its inner workings.