20 Things You Didn't Know About the White House

If you visit Washington, D.C., you can see the home of the president sitting in quiet dignity at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But did you know that this iconic building has been through a lot in its more than 200 years? This fascinating volume leads young readers on a journey through the history of the White House, from its construction through its burning by the British and the various changes its occupants have made. Photographs and artwork highlight this history, and an easy-to-read format makes history both understandable and fun.