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Exploring the White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower shares a special inside look into the most famous home in America-and the lives of hardworking staff members and first ladies who've maintained it.
Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Sure, the president of the United States works and resides there, but do you know who helps keep this historic house running?
It's no simple task, especially when there are important state events and foreign dignitaries-in addition to presidential pups, mischievous children, and even a couple of ghosts. And its Residence workers and first ladies make sure everything is in check and running smoothly.
Featuring fascinating photos, fun facts, and memorable quotes from the residents and first ladies of the White House, Exploring the White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home is the perfect read for any curious kid!
Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Sure, the president of the United States works and resides there, but do you know who helps keep this historic house running?
It's no simple task, especially when there are important state events and foreign dignitaries-in addition to presidential pups, mischievous children, and even a couple of ghosts. And its Residence workers and first ladies make sure everything is in check and running smoothly.
Featuring fascinating photos, fun facts, and memorable quotes from the residents and first ladies of the White House, Exploring the White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home is the perfect read for any curious kid!
Editorial Reviews
"Brower provides a fine overview of what it's like to live [in the White House].This entertaining treatment conveys genuine respect for White House employees. Engaging." - Kirkus Reviews
"Chatty behind-the-scenes look at life at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Enjoyable." - Publishers Weekly
"The book offers some surprising information and many anecdotes about the house and its residents. A[n] informative behind-the-scenes view of what happens at the White House." - Booklist
"Brower offers an introduction to the White House for young readers. Readers will be surprised to learn new things. This book is sure to intrigue." - School Library Journal
"Chatty behind-the-scenes look at life at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Enjoyable." - Publishers Weekly
"The book offers some surprising information and many anecdotes about the house and its residents. A[n] informative behind-the-scenes view of what happens at the White House." - Booklist
"Brower offers an introduction to the White House for young readers. Readers will be surprised to learn new things. This book is sure to intrigue." - School Library Journal
Readers Top Reviews
Kindle Mikeyas
This book is a nice overview of this famous house where presidents and their families resided. Many fun facts about the pets, the children, and it's history.
splattercrystalKi
Awesome book perfect for a 12-year-old or even an adult she’s an awesome author as well other books are great as well by the author
Graciesplattercry
Do you want to know how many people are employed at the White House? What their duties are? Did you know the President usually brings his own chef, well some did. Its a wonderful story about what goes on behind the scenes.
Carol BelenskiJo
I made the mistake of getting this book for my granddaughters, thinking, by the cover, that it would be in color, and geared toward children. The whole interior is black and white, with only a few photos and diagrams, and the text has not really figured out it's audience. Some passages seem to be for older children, some for adults, and someone needs to disable the exclamation point key on the authors' computer keyboard. After getting over my disappointment, I read it myself and did enjoy parts of it. I will be donating it to our local library.
mommylovesbooksCa
This book was everything I was looking for to answer all the questions my fourth grader had about the White House. From learning about the White House staff jobs to moving day to secret service code names to pets to where the Vice President lives, this was an informative and fun read. Two other things worth noting: this is a recent release (December 2020) so the information is current and Kate Andersen Brower is a New York Times bestselling author of several books and is an accomplished journalist. We hope you enjoy this book as much as we did.
