Our American history and literacy resource center will provide you with a wealth of tools and information to get young people excited about reading, writing, and our nation’s rich history.

The Resource Center features comprehensive Presidential and First Lady Fact Files that include basic statistics as well as selected quotes and achievements. Also included is an extensive annotated bibliography to encourage young people to read more about the presidents, the White House, America, and American history.

Here you also will find information on how to plan your own visit to the White House in Washington, D.C.; an annotated list of presidential field trip destinations near your own home state; and family and teacher guides to help you plan those field trips.

We will continue to add new resources to the site. Please feel free to contact the NCBLA (you can reach us at www.thencbla.org/contact.html) if you have suggestions and/or ideas that will enhance this resource center!

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Presidents, the President’s House, and More:
A Select List of Books (and a Few Web Sources) for Children and Young Adults
created by Maria Salvadore 

Presidential Facts
compiled by Geri Zabela Eddins

First Lady Facts
compiled by Geri Zabela Eddins

Presidents Are People Too!
by Heather Lang
The president of the United States holds the highest position in America, but presidents are people too. Discover what you might have in common.

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Wild Animals at the White House
by Heather Lang
The White House isn’t just the home of our president and his family. Going all the way back to George Washington, the
White House has been the home for many animals too.

Field Trip Guide: Visiting the White House
by Mary Brigid Barrett

Field Trip Guide: Preparing Kids for a Family Historical Field Trip
by Mary Brigid Barrett

Field Trip Guide: A Teacher’s Guide to Planning a School Historical Field Trip
by Mary Brigid Barrett

 Field Trip Guide: Presidential Birthplaces, Houses, and Libraries
compiled by Mary Kemper

 The Library, A Place of Discovery
by Edie Ching

Research Tips for Parents and Teachers
by Edie Ching

 Great History Websites

 Historical Literacy Statistics  

 NCBLA Literacy Links

Presidential and First Lady Facts: Reference Sources