washington (d.c.)

Traces the history of the White House, the home of the president of the United States, tells the story of how it got its name, and discusses its importance as a symbol of America.

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

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

Provides answers to questions about the White House, including who designed it, how holidays are celebrated there, and who can visit.

Uses a graphic novel format to illustrate the march on Washington and Martin Luther King's delivery of his "I Have a Dream" speech.

In letters to her recently deceased cat Mud, eleven-year-old Lorelei chronicles the ups and downs of her sixth-grade year, during which her parents separate, she gets a part in the school play, and she becomes friends with the cutest boy in her grade.

A biography of a determined woman, who was born in Tennessee, educated in Ohio, and lived in Washington, D.C., where she worked to gain equal rights for herself and other African-Americans.

Discusses the people and events connected with the 1963 March on Washington, as well as the consequences of this well-known civil rights demonstration.

Eight-year-old Lucy Rose keeps a diary of her first year in Washington, D.C., her home since her parents separation, where she spends time with her grandparents, makes new friends, and longs to convince her teacher to let her take care of the class pet during a holiday.