A fabulous anthology of short stories, poems, letters from presidents to their children, a visit by Charles Dickens, accounts by people who built and worked in the White House, presidential hobbies, ghosts, a White House wedding, dresses worn by First Ladies, packed with original illustrations – Jefferson in his kitchen garden, British burning the White House, “Freedom” collages, all the presidents board game, and more. Two hundred years of the great American story! (Illustrated chapter book)

Archie Roosevelt, and his brother Kermit and sister Ethel, uncover a riddle and clues that lead them on a treasure hunt through the White House (aided by a ghost) to find ... (Chapter book)

Being president of the United States has its good things (you don't have to eat yucky vegetables) and bad (people get mad at the president). It helps if your name is James (six presidents were named James), but presidents can be homely or handsome, vain or heroic, a tailor, sailor, teacher or movie actor, there are all kinds of presidents. Hilarious caricature illustrations of each president and fun for all ages – this book is a gem. (Picture book)

“How Alice Roosevelt broke the rules, charmed the world and drove her father Teddy crazy.” High-spirited story of Teddy Roosevelt’s adventurous daughter, delightfully illustrated! (Picture book)

A humorous look at presidential pets – grizzly bears, alligators, a herd of elephants, bald eagles, a garter snake named Emily Spinach, tigers, parrots, opposums, lizards, pygmy hippos, the First Fish, best-selling dog, and more. (Picture book)

Fabulous first ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. Portraits, fashions (including the very elegant Jackie Kennedy), biographies, furniture and personal clothes and jewelry, plus a wall chart. (Picture book)

Discover the great buildings of Washington, DC – United States Capitol, the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and Jefferson Memorial. Design of each building and fascinating details – the Capitol dome is made of cast iron, Washington Monument is the tallest stone structure in the world, statue of Lincoln is carved from 28 blocks of marble. (Picture book)

This is the perfect book to read before you visit the International Spy Museum, written by the director of the museum, and a spy for thirty years. What a spy's life really like, plus spy speak, quizzes and practice your skills. (Chapter book)

In another mystery with KC Corcoran and her best friend Marshall, there's something strange going on in Washington Monument, and the clues are a broken memorial stone and some peanut shells. Plus, info about the Washington Monument. (Easy reader)

Don't miss more adventures of KC and Marshall, all centered on historic Washington, DC landmarks: A Thief at the National Zoo, Trouble at the Treasury, Fireworks at the FBI, Who Broke Lincoln's Thumb?, A Spy in the White House, The Skeleton in the Smithsonian, Kidnapped at the Capital, Who Cloned the President?

Look Out, Washington, D.C.!
Patricia Reilly Giff

Emily and her whole class at the Polk Street School are headed to Washington, D.C. on a two day trip. Emily's diary is tiny, but it's filled with her new experiences, plus additional facts about sights you'll see in the city. (Easy reader)

Take a tour through Washington, DC, find out how money is printed, touch a lunar rock at the Air and Space Museum, take in a play at the Kennedy Center, check out the National Zoo, plus memorials and branches of government. Super illustrations and lots of great info, perfect for your visit to Washington, DC. (Picture book)

Fun facts about Washington, DC, each with a matching sticker. Over 60 reusable stickers of landmarks, statues, monuments, portraits, memorials, and objects in the museums.(Sticker book)

50 colorful cards with maps on one side, and information on the other, for the monuments, museums, parks, places to eat, and walks around Washington, DC. Let the kids pick what to see today! (Guide)