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When a schoolgirl gets separated from her tour of the White House and finds herself in the Lincoln bedroom, she discovers the ghost of the great man himself. She accompanies him on a tour of the country and answers his questions about the Union's current status. Draws on true stories and White House trivia.
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US President Keegan Barrett has swept into office on his success as Director of the CIA. Six months into his first term, he devises a clandestine power grab with deadly consequences. Barrett personally orders Special Agents Liam Grey and Noa Himel to execute his plan, but their loyalties are divided. The CIA serves at the pleasure of the president, yet they've sworn to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign...
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America's First Families are unknowable in many ways. No one has insight into their true character like the people who serve their meals and make their beds every day. Full of stories and details by turns dramatic, humorous, and heartwarming, The Residence reveals daily life in the White House as it is really lived through the voices of the maids, butlers, cooks, florists, doormen, engineers, and others who tend to the needs of the President and First...
4) The Butler
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Inspired by a true story about Cecil Gaines, a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America.
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Jack and Annie go back in time to meet Abraham Lincoln himself! They need to get a special feather from him to save Penny the penguin. But President Lincoln is much too busy running a country at war. So the kids go even further back to look for Abe as a boy. Instead, they meet a ragged orphan named Sam who also needs their help. Can Jack and Annie do the right thing - and still save a president, a troubled nation, and Penny as well?
8) Zero day
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Eight years ago, Addie Webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Now, her father Mark is fighting for reelection as President of the United States--and Addie returns out of nowhere. The timing being suspicious, elements inside the White House ask Darrow Fergusson, Addie's childhood friend and now son of the chief of staff, to spy on Addie. It turns out Addie didn't just escape--she may have been sent to the White House...
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When the president is kidnapped by a terrorist who seizes control of the White House (Secret Service Code: Olympus), disgraced former presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team rushes to respond, they must rely on Banning's insider knowledge to save the president and prevent an even greater catastrophe.
12) White House Down
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Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job of protecting President James Sawyer with the Secret Service. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.
13) First dog
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Dog travels the world looking for the perfect place to live, meeting dogs of many breeds before finally returning to Washington, D.C., where he learns of a special family seeking a pet to live in their big, white house.
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"An attack on the White House sends the President and his top aides to take shelter in a top secret government facility buried deep underground--but they soon discover the threat is locked inside with them"--
"Assume the worst. Code Black. The day that every secret service agent trains for has arrived. The White House has been breached; the President forced to flee to a massive doomsday bunker outside DC to defend against whatever comes next. Only...
16) The White House
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A brief introduction to the White House, the United States President's residence and office.
17) The white house
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Over the years, U.S. presidents have lived in the President's Palace, the Executive Mansion, and the President's House. What about the White House, you may wonder? Well, it's the same building! But this iconic landmark wasn't given its current name until 1901. What else is there to learn about the White House? Read this book to find out! Did you know earlier colonists had to eat shoe leather to survive? Or that George Washington didn't really want...
20) White House
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"In White House, young readers will explore this American landmark and its historic and political significance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this important site. A labeled diagram helps readers identify important rooms in the White House, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the White House online using our safe search engine that provides...