1,000 Facts About the White House by Sarah Wassner Flynn - Hardcover

Edition details

Binding: Hardcover

Author: Sarah Wassner Flynn

ISBN 13: 9781426328732

ISBN 10: 1426328737

Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books

Category: Children's Books

Synopsis & About the Author

Welcome to the White House! Go behind the scenes to get a 360-degree view of America's most famous president’s residence, from how it was built in 1792 and the fire of 1812, to today's state dinners, celebrations, celebrity pets, and more. Discover through 1,000 fun-to-read facts what it's like to live and work at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the quirky rules of the house and how the Secret Service keeps it safe. Find out how the kids who have lived there play, watch movies, and entertain friends. With a treasure trove of material from the White House Historical Association, this book presents a fascinating story of the building and the many people who have shaped its 225-year history.