White House Insiders

Most US presidents have had children, but by the time a president takes office, most of those children have already grown up. So when Teddy Roosevelt's six children or 3-year-old Caroline Kennedy moved into the White House, the whole country took interest! Readers will delve into what it's like growing up in the most famous house in America, including where presidents' kids have gone to school and what they've liked to do for fun. From the mischievous Tad Lincoln to the well-behaved Obama girls, the main content offers insider details and historical images of many First Families-even a White House wedding!

The First Lady has no official duties. She doesn't even have to be the president's wife! In fact, precedent and the personality of each First Lady have shaped the role of the First Lady. Readers will learn the jobs First Ladies have taken on during the course of US history. Including historical information supporting the social studies curriculum, the main content introduces many past First Ladies. Full-color images add to the historical context. Readers will enjoy a timeline of First Lady firsts as well as entertaining fact boxes.

President Abraham Lincoln's son had a pet turkey named Jack. The Kennedy family kept ponies on the White House grounds. Warren G. Harding threw his dog a birthday party! Presidential pets have always been part of the First Family, from George Washington's horse Nelson to Bo, the Obamas' curly pup. While meeting many of these pets, readers get a unique look at past presidents as people, not just leaders. Colorful and historic photographs show the perks of being a presidential pet as well as the joy each brought to the First Family.