Could A Dog Be President?


Book Description

Wendy's a young girl trying to get her dog, Katy, elected president. And, why not? Dogs protect us. Guide us. And in times of tragedy, they comfort us. What more could you want from a world leader? But it's crunch time. With the election already in full swing, the girls need to get creative if they want to win. Built on a platform of soothing rhymes with a dancing meter structure, the story itself is just downright FUN! In the end, we learn that division is just that, and that what unites us, makes us happier. Forget the left. Forget the right. This book pulls towards the only party which truly captures our hearts - The Puppy Party. An adventurous story that's intended to be shared. Lively, entertaining. Certain to put a smile on everyone's face.




Secret Service Dogs


Book Description

US members of state are protected by service dogs and their handlers. Secret Service Dogs shines a spotlight on some of these canine heroes, from Hurricane, a Belgian Malinois with four titanium teeth, to Roadee, a little terrier mix with a big attitude. It's a must-read for dog lovers and anyone who wants a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most captivating programs of the United States Secret Service.




Champ and Major: First Dogs


Book Description

A picture book about Champ and Major, President-elect Joe Biden's two adorable dogs! Major will be the first shelter dog in the White House, and Champ can't wait to show him around. Champ and Major's dad, Joe Biden, just got a really important job: He's going to be the new president of the United States! Champ is excited to go back to the White House--he got to visit it when his dad was the vice president, before the family adopted Major, and he knows about all the important work that happens there. Major is going to be one of the first rescue dogs to live in the White House, and Champ can't wait to show his little brother around. Soon, Champ and Major will be in their new home, and they're going to bring a lot of fun with them!




Dear Socks, Dear Buddy


Book Description

This entertaining, amusing, and thoughtful collection of letters that children have sent to Socks and Buddy--the nation's "First Pets"--includes 50 candid photos and an Introduction by First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton. Author's royalties will be donated to the National Park Service Foundation.




White House Dog


Book Description

The President and his family are looking for a dog to live with them in the White House. When the President learns that Martha can speak, he wants to see her immediately for a top-secret job.




All the Presidents' Pets


Book Description

A political humorist investigates the important influence of presidential pets on Washington's domestic policy-making and international diplomacy, drawing on never-before-seen pet diaries to reveal what goes on behind closed doors in the White House. 35,000 first printing.




Presidential Pets: The Weird, Wacky, Little, Big, Scary, Strange Animals That Have Lived In The White House


Book Description

This inside look at the White House's animal residents features a rollicking, rhyming verse for each commander-in-chief's pets, accompanied by cool facts, presidential stats, and laugh-out-loud cartoon art. John Quincy Adams kept an alligator in the bathtub, while Thomas Jefferson's pride and joy was his pair of bear cubs. Andrew Jackson had a potty-mouthed parrot, and Martin Van Buren got into a fight with Congress over his two baby tigers. First daughter Caroline Kennedy's pony Macaroni had free reign over the White House. But the pet-owning winner of all the presidents was Theodore Roosevelt, who had a hyena, lion, zebra, badger, snake, rats, a nippy dog that bit the French ambassador, and more!




Dogs of Presidents


Book Description

This book has it all: Bright and colorful images, historical photographs, and lots of sweet information about presidents and their pet dogs. Readers will love seeing every pet owner, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Obamas. Complete with a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.




Duke Sterk


Book Description

Washington D.C. has gone to the dogs! Humans have been in The White House for too long! It's time we give pups a chance! When it comes to random acts of kindness, standing up for others, solving problems peacefully, and making the world a better place...Duke Sterk is King...which is exactly why all his friends think he would make a great president. The spunky big-hearted pup quickly learns the road to The White House is not paved with gold. Money problems, prejudice people, and hard choices make for a bumpy ride...but the road of life is always better when you are surrounded with friends. Join Duke Sterk the Wonder Dog and his fun-loving pack of puppy pals and people pals as they set out to prove a pup's place is not just in the dog house....a pup's place is in The White House. Duke Sterk has everything it takes to become a great president...kindness, compassion and a heart of gold...just one problem...he's a dog! Dog lovers love him...but haters...NOT so much! If people judge a book by its cover...or rather a candidate by his species...how will Duke ever make it to the White House!? Find out in this "pawsome" adventure! From #1 best-selling authors K.P. Lynne and Duke Sterk.




If I Were President


Book Description

2000 SSLI Honor Book-Social Studies (Grades K-6) IRA Los Angeles' 100 Best Books A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to be president. Imagine living in the White House, a mansion where you wouldn't have to leave home to go bowling or see a movie! Imagine a chef to cook anything you like. "Two desserts, Madam President? No problem!" If you were president, there would be a lot of work to do too. You would be in charge of the armed forces, give important speeches, and work with Congress to create laws for the whole country!