The White House: Introducing Primary Sources

by Kathryn Clay

Overview

The White House has stood as a symbol for America and the U.S. presidency since President John Adams walked through its doors in 1800. Using primary sources, young readers hear the story behind the most important house in the country from people who were there when it was built. Engaging text, colorful photos, sidebars, and a variety of primary sources introduce readers to the White House.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515763567
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Introducing Primary Sources
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Kathryn Clay has written more than 40 nonfiction children’s books about everything from dancing to dinosaurs. She also teaches college writing courses. She has a Master’s of Arts in Literature from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Kathryn lives in southern Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Table of Contents

Primary Sources 4

Plans for a New Home 6

Choosing a Design 8

Building Begins 10

First Residents 12

Jefferson Moves In 14

The British Burn It Down 16

Executive Offices 18

Much-Needed Repairs 20

The East Room 22

Family Quarters 24

The White House Today 26

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Age-appropriate primary sources on each spread, including photographs, newspaper articles, and other media, carefully leveled text by Fountas & Pinnell, Smithsonian branding, graphic organizers in each title, critical thinking questions using the common core

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
K-Gr 2—These three volumes introduce their respective subjects through clear prose. The Declaration of Independence details the beginning of the U.S. independence movement and analyzes various parts of the document. The U.S. Capitol provides pertinent facts about the building, such as how it "has 540 rooms, 658 windows, and 85 doorways." This is followed by a history of the design, building, and damage in the War of 1812. Similar information is featured in The White House. Facts are presented in inserts, and the main text covers a good amount of information in a limited number of pages. VERDICT Will appeal to browsers and report writers alike.

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