The residents of the White House include not only presidents and their families, but also their pets. This informational text introduces readers to some of the interesting pets that have lived in the White House and to some of the animals that were given to presidents as gifts. Students will learn that the White House has been home not only to dogs and cats, but also to farm animals, woodland creatures, and even an alligator.
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White House Pets Nonfiction
