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"Perhaps the most significant meals in the world have been consumed at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue by the presumptive leaders of the free world. Thomas Jefferson had an affinity for eggplant and FDR for terrapin stew. Nixon ate a lump of cottage cheese topped with barbecue sauce every day and Obama regularly had arugula. Now, Alex Prud'homme takes us to the dining tables of the White House to look at what the presidents chose to eat, how the food was...
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IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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George Washington's ghost pulls a girl out of her school White House tour and takes her on a personal tour of the building, introducing her to the ghosts of previous presidents and to the history of the White House and of the United States.
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"If you visit Washington, D.C., you can see the home of the president sitting in quiet dignity at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But did you know that this iconic building has been through a lot in its more than 200 years? This fascinating volume leads young readers on a journey through the history of the White House, from its construction through its burning by the British and the various changes its occupants have made. Photographs and artwork highlight...
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"The highest office of our country has been a challenging one to occupy, from the times of a newly founded nation to the global leader it has become. Presidents: Every Question Answered reviews our leaders' time in office and examines how their distinct characteristics became evident in the laws and improvements (or regressions) made during their terms. Biographical facts, first ladies, and the administrative personnel that shared each president's...
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[2008]
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Was the White House always white? Did someone actually burn down the White House? Is it true that a person went skinny-dipping in a White House fountain? More than 200 years old, the White House is no ordinary house. The site of many significant moments in American history, this is certainly a home of great importance. Get an insider's tour of the president's mansion, with the fun facts, stories, and photos.
11) White House: Q&A
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[2008]
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This book, in question-and-answer format, describes the White House, the home of the president of the United States, presenting information on historic rooms, the Rose Garden, the state dinners, the celebration of holidays, and much more.
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