Pets of the Presidents

Caulkins, Janet V.

ISBN 10: 1562940600 ISBN 13: 9781562940607

Publisher: Millbrook Pr, 1992

Synopsis

The stories of the pets--from Thomas Jefferson's mocking bird to George Bush's spaniel--that hopped, slithered, trotted, and crawled around the White House introduce readers to different periods in history and offer insight into the nation's leaders.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-6-- From the unwelcome, lowly cockroach and rats to simple, useful animals and, finally, pets kept just for pleasure and comfort, this book covers nine U. S. presidents and their animals. Caulkins begins each chapter with a brief, informative, historical sketch of that man and then adds short vignettes about his pets and their relationship with the president and his family. Probably the most famous is FDR's Scottie, Fala. There is a full-page photo of the dog with his donated rubber toys, which were recycled to make tires for the war. The book ends with our current White House canine star, Millie, the Bush family's springer spaniel. This is a delightful replacement for White House Pets (Mc Kay, 1969; o.p.) by Margaret Truman. Filled with black-and-white photos (some more clearly reproduced than others), this will be a welcome addition for report writers or pleasure readers. --Eowana Bradley Jordan, Westgate Elementary School, Manassas, VA
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Millbrook Pr
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 1562940600
• ISBN 13: 9781562940607
• Binding: Library Binding