white house (washington, d.c.)

Engaging images accompany information about ghosts in the White House.

It was 1814. Fifty British soldiers surrounded the large white house, holding poles with flaming rags at the end. All at once, they hurled the blazing poles into the house's windows. Within seconds, the majestic home was in flames. The fire destroyed almost everything inside. If not for a powerful thunderstorm later that day, the White House might have burned to the ground. The White House traces the incredible story of one of the most important and iconic buildings in the United States. The book describes how the massive residence was built and how different presidents have left their personal marks on the structure. Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the captivating story, which is sure to engage even the most reluctant readers.

Q and Angela attempt to learn the truth about the supposed death of Angela's real mother, who used to be a Secret Service agent, while trying to figure out who they can trust.

Why is the White House the way it is? Stories that combine the presidents, the events of their time, and the White House itself.

The story of the slaves who lived in the White House, with their presidential owners, from the beginning through the Civil War years.

An illustrated introduction to the White House, the official residence of the U.S. president, located in Washington, D.C.