united states

US presidents have lived at the White House since 1800. Some have added amenities, such as the movie theater, while others have made their mark by preserving historic fixtures and items. Readers are introduced to the bustling life of the White House, from the business of the West Wing to the East Wing's homey kitchen. Full-color photographs of past presidents and First Families add to the historical information about the "President's Palace." Fun fact boxes give additional, interesting detail. This inventive look at the best-known house in America will leave readers begging for a tour!.

President Abraham Lincoln's son had a pet turkey named Jack. The Kennedy family kept ponies on the White House grounds. Warren G. Harding threw his dog a birthday party! Presidential pets have always been part of the First Family, from George Washington's horse Nelson to Bo, the Obamas' curly pup. While meeting many of these pets, readers get a unique look at past presidents as people, not just leaders. Colorful and historic photographs show the perks of being a presidential pet as well as the joy each brought to the First Family.

Discusses coping with the problems of living in a single-parent home.

This fascinating study of American women inventors shows how these creative, resourceful and entrepreneurial women helped to shatter the ancient stereotypes of mechanically inept womanhood.