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)

A fresh, fun look at Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president, whose portrait is on a five-dollar bill. He loved apples and vanilla cake, hated slavery, believed the country should stay united, and when you visit the Lincoln Memorial, you can look into his beautiful eyes. Fabulously illustrated, this is a gem. (Picture book)

Entertaining and fascinating profiles each president from George Washington to Barack Obama – which president barked like a dog, who was called "Little Pygmy," sang loudly in the shower, or had big feet? Irresistible illustrations of each president and first lady, good for older kids. (Picture 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 ... what? (Chapter book)

And for another super White House adventure: Chasing George Washington

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

Fun facts and short bios of all the kids in the White House – the Monroe daughters were the first kids to use tin bathtubs in the White House, Tad Lincoln hammered nails into his dad's desk, Alice Roosevelt carried her pet snake in her purse, Malia and Sasha Obama have to make their beds every day in the White House. (Illustrated 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?

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)

Find out about the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument before you visit – when and how were they built, how big is the statue of Lincoln, how long did it take to build the Washington Monument, and more. (Picture book)

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)