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The real history of the White House / Cicely Lewis.
"The White House is often seen as a symbol of freedom, but it was built by enslaved people. Learn more about the people who created this iconic site and how they are being acknowledged in modern times. Discover how Benjamin Banneker, a free Black land surveyor, mapped Washington, DC. Learn more about the first White House memoir, which was written by an enslaved person. Then read about how young people staged a protest in the White House."-- Page 4 of cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781728475875
- ISBN: 1728475872
- ISBN: 9781728479132
- ISBN: 1728479134
- Physical Description: 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The Truth about the White House -- A Symbol of Freedom, Built by the Enslaved People -- Enslaved Households of the President -- The Changing Face of the White House -- The True Colors of the White House. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 9-14 Lerner Publications. Grades 4-6 Lerner Publications. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library | J975.302 LEW (Text) | 37268003157948 | AHMFL Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Carbondale Public Library | JUV 975.302 LEWIS (Text) | 50688010851757 | Juv Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Dingman Township Library | J 975.3 LEW (Text) | 30352101375367 | JUV Nonfiction | Available | - |
