Building the White House

by Benjamin Proudfit

Overview

Even though millions of people visit the White House each year, it’s also a home to the president and his family. It’s a workplace for both those in the East Wing and West Wing, and it’s a place where history is made through legislation and visits from foreign dignitaries. Because of all these functions, the White House has needed maintenance and additions over the years. This unique look at the most famous building in the United States uses a lens focused on fun as well as history! Full-color photographs and surprising fact boxes engage readers through 200 years of construction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482419313
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	What You Didn't Know About History Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	NC850L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

From the Beginning 4

Truly White 6

Livable, But Not Done 8

Fire! 10

A Big Addition 12

The Overhaul 14

Making It Modern 16

The Coolest Add-Ons 18

Keep It Up! 20

Glossary 22

For More Information 23

Index 24