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  • The White House (Meet the Nation's Capitol)

The White House
(Meet the Nation's Capitol)

Author
Illustrator
Lindsay Ward
Publication Date
August 20, 2024
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
English
The White House (Meet the Nation's Capitol)

Description

Fans of Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy World will enjoy this fun, interactive picture book about the White House. Learn more about this important building in this addition to the Meet the Nation’s Capital picture book series.

Welcome to the White House, the home of the president of the United States and the office of the executive branch of government. Thousands of people work here. Jack is visiting his dad, the executive pastry chef. Theo is looking for the First Dog, Penny, who has been missing all morning. And Ellie is on a field trip to tour the building and grounds with her class. What will they see and learn at the White House?

A fun, interactive book perfect for kids to learn all about the different people who work in and help maintain one of the country’s most important and famous buildings. This book also includes educational back matter, a glossary, counting prompts, and search-and-find elements.

For more interactive info-fiction picture books, don’t miss:

  • The Capitol: A Meet the Nation’s Capital Book
  • Helping Hospital: A Community Helper’s Book
  • Trusty Town Hall: A Community Helper’s Book
Publication date
August 20, 2024
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780063208179
Publisher
HarperCollins
Series
Meet the Nation's Capitol
BISAC categories
JNF038100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States
JNF043000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Politics & Government
JNF025260 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc.

Kirkus

An expansive reminder that the U.S. government is of, as well as by and for, the people.
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