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Summary: "The White House, more than 200 years old, remains one of the most recognizable landmarks of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, this structure--also called the Executive Mansion--is a home and an office building. Readers will be fascinated to learn what's behind the stunning façade through this valuable volume's at-level, insightful text, fascinating fact...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 975.3 WALCollison, Campbell
Summary: "Over the years, U.S. presidents have lived in the President's Palace, the Executive Mansion, and the President's House. What about the White House, you may wonder? Well, it's the same building! But this iconic landmark wasn't given its current name until 1901. What else is there to learn about the White House? Read this book to find out!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 975.3 COLMcGill, Erin
Summary: "A clever, funny, and informative look at the pets--from Calvin Coolidge's wallaby to Teddy Roosevelt's flying squirrels--that have passed through the White House gates"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Schwartz & Wade 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 973.092 MCGCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.092 MCGGrace, Catherine O'Neill
Summary: Explores the history, architecture, and symbolism of the White House, which serves as a museum, office, ceremonial site, and a home to presidents and their families.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Nonfiction 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 975.3 GRASchanzer, Rosalyn.
Summary: Explores how the characters and lives of King George III of England and George Washington affected the progress and outcome of the American Revolution.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2004
Copies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J America SchanzerHort, Lenny.
Summary: Introductory biography of the first president of the United States. George Washington is often called the father of our country. He beat the odds to lead the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, served as first president of the United States, and then retired from public life to farm Virginia's largest plantation. In this groundbreaking new series, DK brings together fresh...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WASBritton, Tamara
Summary: This biography introduces readers to George Washington including his military service, early political career, and key events from Washington's administration including creating the first presidential cabinet, creating a financial plan for the new nation, and planning Washington, DC. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library an imprint of ABDO Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WASEdwards, Roberta.
Summary: "In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian Warand the American Revolution"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2009
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Summary: "American history is full of fascinating facts, but perhaps the most interesting one is that some information people think of as truths aren't really true at all! This high-interest volume reveals the reality behind some false stories about U.S. presidents that have been passed on over time. The dynamic layout pairs engaging, age-appropriate text with colorful photographs to help tell the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.4 MIKSummary: National Geographic follows Pete Souza, the President's photographer inside the Obama White House, aboard Air Force One, backstage at the State of the Union, and into the heart of the West Wing. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the everyday grit of the American presidency and a chance to see what it's like to cover the most powerful man in the world, for history. Features intimate interviews...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2010
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV PREJackson, Garnet.
Summary: A simple biography of George Washington, the first president of the United States.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2000
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE JACKrensky, Stephen.
Summary: Describes an incident in the early life of George Washington, which provides a glimpse of his relationship with his mother.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Paperbacks 2004
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE KREGedacht, Daniel C.
Summary: Surveys the life of George Washington, the son of a Virginia tobacco planter who became the first president of the United States.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerPlus Books 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WASMara, Wil.
Summary: Introduces George Washington, first president of the United States.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WASPrud'homme, Alex
Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.09 PRUCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: 973.09 PRUSouza, Pete
Summary: Go behind the scenes of the West Wing--into the Oval Office and Situation Room, aboard Air Force One, and beyond--with #1 bestselling author and former presidential photographer Pete Souza.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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2 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 973.932 SOUQuirk, Matthew
Summary: In this electrifying thriller from the author of Red Warning and The Night Agent, an attack on the White House sends the President and his top aides to take shelter in a top-secret government facility buried deep underground--but they soon discover the threat is locked inside with them. Assume the worst. Code Black. The day that every secret service agent trains for has arrived. The White House...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Haynes, Danielle
Summary: An inauguration is the act of swearing an elected person into office. Inauguration Day is the day that the most important elected official in the United States, the president, takes office. Readers will learn about the history of Inauguration Day in the United States, key aspects of this important day, and how Inauguration Day has changed since 1789, when George Washington took office....
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.973 HAYNelson, Robin
Summary: A simple introduction to why we celebrate Presidents' Day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.261 NELCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE NEL BASKETCurrie, Stephen
Summary: "Joe Biden was elected president in 2020. His supporters saw their candidate's ultimate victory as a triumph for their vision of America. Few political leaders in American history have had as long a career in politics and government as Biden"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 BIDHansen, Grace
Summary: This title will introduce little readers to the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BIDEN HANHarris, Duchess
Summary: In 2008, voters chose Barack Obama as the first African American president in the history of the United States. Barack Obama Is Elected President examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Barack Obama himself, his wife, Michelle, and opposing candidate John McCain
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J382.73092 HARBritton, Tamara
Summary: This biography introduces readers Dwight D. Eisenhower including his career in the US Army and key events from Eisenhower's administration including the Korean War, the struggle for civil rights, and the forming of NASA. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library an imprint of ABDO Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 EISElston, Heidi M. D.
Summary: This biography introduces readers to Chester Arthur including his early political career and key events from Arthur's administration including improvements to the US Navy, and the Pendleton Civil Service Act. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library an imprint of ABDO Publishing 2021