Discusses the presidential election process.

Explains the duties of the President of the United States.

"A simple, fact-filled introduction for the smallest listeners on the executive branch of the government and how the president has a team of enforcers and advisors"--

Young readers will explore how they can become involved in the executive branch, and what it would take to become president someday.

The history of the White House, first completed in 1799, reflects the history of America itself. It was the dream of George Washington to have an elegant "presidential mansion" in the capital city that was named after him. Yet he is the only president who never got to live there. All the rest have made their mark--for better or worse--on the house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Megan Stine explains how the White House came to be and offers young readers...

"Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Sure, the president of the United States works and resides there, but do you know who helps keep this historic house running? It s no simple task, especially when there are important state events and foreign dignitaries in addition to presidential pups, mischievous children, and even a couple of ghosts. And its Residence workers and first ladies make sure everything is in...