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1,000 Facts About the White House
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.
- GenresNonfictionHistorical
96 pages, Hardcover
Published September 26, 2017
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Sarah Wassner Flynn
21 books14 followersSarah Wassner Flynn is a fitness and sports writer, a children's book author, a runner, and a mother.
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February 22, 2018
In celebration of President's Day this week, I'm featuring a book that gives you a personal tour inside the White House. This book is full of interesting facts, history, secrets related to privacy, and funny anecdotes. Kids and parents will enjoy reading this book and learning much about the most famous house in our country.
With over 40 sections of this book, there are facts on everything from the building and grounds to state dinners, food, Christmas, the Easter Egg Roll, rituals, decor, and security. Nothing is missed in this book full of fun information. History and political fans will love reading through this book.
Some neat things I learned from this book include:
- At the flick of a switch, windows in the Situation Room frost over to give the president privacy.
- President Theodore Roosevelt's daughter Alice kept a pet garter snake named Emily Spinach in the White House.
- First daughter Susan Ford held her school's senior prom in the East Room of the White House in 1975.
- There are 35 bathrooms among the six levels of the White House and they also have low-flush toilets to save water.
- Each year, some 300,000 people enter the lottery for the annual Easter Egg Roll. Just 35,000 tickets are available. Ticket holders get a two-hour time slot to play and roll before they are ushered out and the next group brought in.
- President Thomas Jefferson had an ice house built on the White House Grounds so that he could have ice cream all year long.
The book ends with a glossary of keywords, a timeline of dates in White House history, and a listing of all the Presidents including their name, nickname, term of office, political party, and First Lady. Hundreds of photos are included in the book featuring Presidents, their families, and their staff. It's definitely an inside look into the private world of the White House. I have family that works in the White House and I still learned so much about the White House from this book! Now I have all kinds of questions to ask them this summer when I see them!
This is a bigger, hardcover book and one that stands out on the shelf. The paper is high quality and glossy. The photographs are clear and detailed and give the reader even more to learn besides the facts on the pages. I highly recommend this book for libraries, classrooms, and homes! Planning a family vacation to Washington DC? Get this book first!
With over 40 sections of this book, there are facts on everything from the building and grounds to state dinners, food, Christmas, the Easter Egg Roll, rituals, decor, and security. Nothing is missed in this book full of fun information. History and political fans will love reading through this book.
Some neat things I learned from this book include:
- At the flick of a switch, windows in the Situation Room frost over to give the president privacy.
- President Theodore Roosevelt's daughter Alice kept a pet garter snake named Emily Spinach in the White House.
- First daughter Susan Ford held her school's senior prom in the East Room of the White House in 1975.
- There are 35 bathrooms among the six levels of the White House and they also have low-flush toilets to save water.
- Each year, some 300,000 people enter the lottery for the annual Easter Egg Roll. Just 35,000 tickets are available. Ticket holders get a two-hour time slot to play and roll before they are ushered out and the next group brought in.
- President Thomas Jefferson had an ice house built on the White House Grounds so that he could have ice cream all year long.
The book ends with a glossary of keywords, a timeline of dates in White House history, and a listing of all the Presidents including their name, nickname, term of office, political party, and First Lady. Hundreds of photos are included in the book featuring Presidents, their families, and their staff. It's definitely an inside look into the private world of the White House. I have family that works in the White House and I still learned so much about the White House from this book! Now I have all kinds of questions to ask them this summer when I see them!
This is a bigger, hardcover book and one that stands out on the shelf. The paper is high quality and glossy. The photographs are clear and detailed and give the reader even more to learn besides the facts on the pages. I highly recommend this book for libraries, classrooms, and homes! Planning a family vacation to Washington DC? Get this book first!
February 22, 2018
Visiting America's beloved White House should not just be an occasion to see spectacular or grand objects. It should be a learning experience about what is "behind" these things and why they are where they are. So before visiting, grab a book and learn about what's inside the White House so it will be more meaningful. If you don't have that option, grab a book and do a bit of "hindsight" learning.
In 1,000 Facts About the White House National Geographic brings the reader face-to-face with the history and current life that transpires within its beloved walls. As home of the United States President during the term of office, it is the often the location for State occasions as well as a place the President and his family abide.
The book is jam-packed with bits of information laid out in information-blocks and interspersed with photographs or drawings. The book is not just about the objects within rooms, it has bits and pieces of information about fashion, food, pets, and daily life.
The book is designed for the age 8-12 reader and will provide interesting information that adults will find entertaining and enlightening as well.
I think this is a grand book for anyone about to visit or who has visited the White House. I think, too, that every school and public library needs to be certain they have a copy for their readers. I recommend this book.
I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review of my opinion which is freely given.
In 1,000 Facts About the White House National Geographic brings the reader face-to-face with the history and current life that transpires within its beloved walls. As home of the United States President during the term of office, it is the often the location for State occasions as well as a place the President and his family abide.
The book is jam-packed with bits of information laid out in information-blocks and interspersed with photographs or drawings. The book is not just about the objects within rooms, it has bits and pieces of information about fashion, food, pets, and daily life.
The book is designed for the age 8-12 reader and will provide interesting information that adults will find entertaining and enlightening as well.
I think this is a grand book for anyone about to visit or who has visited the White House. I think, too, that every school and public library needs to be certain they have a copy for their readers. I recommend this book.
I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review of my opinion which is freely given.
March 26, 2018
'1,000 Facts about the White House' by Sarah Wassner Flynn is definitely worth reading. From facts about why the rooms are named as they are in the White House to interesting facts about first ladies, pets, and food as related to the presidency, there is something for everyone.
There are plenty of interesting facts that even the most well-versed presidential fanatics can find at least one that they may not have known before. It is also nice how the facts are arranged so that the connections are pretty sequential. Learning the layout of the White House and when certain wings were added adds a lot to the points being made, showing that the home has evolved as time has passed.
No matter whether your favorite president is George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton, or anyone who has come before or after, you are sure to find something that will engage your interest and round out your understanding of not only the White House, but also the importance of the highest office one can hold in the United States.
Beth Rodgers, Author of 'Freshman Fourteen' and 'Sweet Fifteen,' Young Adult Novels
*Review originally posted at YABooksCentral.com*
There are plenty of interesting facts that even the most well-versed presidential fanatics can find at least one that they may not have known before. It is also nice how the facts are arranged so that the connections are pretty sequential. Learning the layout of the White House and when certain wings were added adds a lot to the points being made, showing that the home has evolved as time has passed.
No matter whether your favorite president is George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton, or anyone who has come before or after, you are sure to find something that will engage your interest and round out your understanding of not only the White House, but also the importance of the highest office one can hold in the United States.
Beth Rodgers, Author of 'Freshman Fourteen' and 'Sweet Fifteen,' Young Adult Novels
*Review originally posted at YABooksCentral.com*
January 1, 2018
There are a lot of things about the White House that you may not be aware of. This fun fact filled treasure has over 1,000 fun facts for readers. The first pages share a map of the White House buildings and gardens. There are a host of interesting facts about the rooms, the West Wing where all official business takes place and more. Readers can also learn about the art in the White House and what presidential families did during the holidays. There are some White House rituals, like turkey pardons, super bowl events, and placing a wreath on the tombstone of the Unknown Soldier. The helicopter the president flies in is built for travel and rescue events in case of an emergency.
This amazing guide has colorful photos and illustrations that share the history and traditions of the White House and all the people who give it so much personality and character. Parents and teachers will enjoy this guide too. The back pages have a keywords glossary and important dates in a timeline style presenting the White House’s history.
This amazing guide has colorful photos and illustrations that share the history and traditions of the White House and all the people who give it so much personality and character. Parents and teachers will enjoy this guide too. The back pages have a keywords glossary and important dates in a timeline style presenting the White House’s history.
October 3, 2017
Super fun book all about the one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.
Facts are organized into sections such as Pets, State Dinners, Gardens, and Decor. There is lots of interesting information and some that is kind of "meh" and you can tell they put it in to get up to 1,000.
The pages are gorgeously laid out with brights colors and the facts are easy to see.
Bet you didn't know that Thomas Jefferson used to walk his two grizzly bears around the gardens!
Recommended for school and class libraries or for anyone who really loves the White House. :)
Facts are organized into sections such as Pets, State Dinners, Gardens, and Decor. There is lots of interesting information and some that is kind of "meh" and you can tell they put it in to get up to 1,000.
The pages are gorgeously laid out with brights colors and the facts are easy to see.
Bet you didn't know that Thomas Jefferson used to walk his two grizzly bears around the gardens!
Recommended for school and class libraries or for anyone who really loves the White House. :)
July 20, 2018
This browsing book presents 1,000 fascinating facts about the White House. The facts are grouped into various topics such as:
25 Delectable Facts about Food in the White House
50 Priceless Facts About White House Treasures
15 Blooming Facts About the White House Gardens and Grounds
On each two page spread, the facts are numbered and spaced in a neat and appealing fashion. Along with the attractive presentation and the fascinating facts, the editors have included gorgeous photographs, just as you would expect from National Geographic. A fabulous resource for reports or just for browsing.
25 Delectable Facts about Food in the White House
50 Priceless Facts About White House Treasures
15 Blooming Facts About the White House Gardens and Grounds
On each two page spread, the facts are numbered and spaced in a neat and appealing fashion. Along with the attractive presentation and the fascinating facts, the editors have included gorgeous photographs, just as you would expect from National Geographic. A fabulous resource for reports or just for browsing.
February 17, 2018
I learned so much about the White House, the Presidents and their families, and the traditions which continue to this day in the executive mansion in this colorful book targeting middle grade students.
April 4, 2018
Here's a question you'll learn the answer to in this book: Abigail Adams’ ghost has been seen in the East Room. What is she doing?
Check out this book to learn the answer!
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April 10, 2018
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September 7, 2018
This is a great children's book! A must for elementary classrooms.
January 10, 2021
Very informative!
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November 16, 2020Reading with A after she said she wanted to learn more about the White House and the White House pets. I've learned many things that I didn't know myself. It's been fun to go over a few pages every day with her. We are borrowing this from our library.
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