In this informational text about the white house, we are basically brought through a tour of the house, learning important facts along the way. We are told that our first president was George Washington in 1790, and he along with congress decided that our new country needed a new capital city (the white house). We learn about the location of the white house as well as its many uses. it is used as an office, the nations welcoming stage, a home and a museum. This is a fantastic read to educate students on the white house. ( )