What Was Cooking in Julia Grant's White House?

One of the most popular PowerKids Press series continues by focusing on a selection of America's first ladies. How did American presidents and their wives manage living in that presidential mansion known as the White House? Martha and George Washington lived in three official residences, but never the White House Abigail Adams washed the family laundry and hung it to dry in the East Room. Dolley Madison had the capital's first egg rolling contest. There are many more stories and historical facts about our remarkable first ladies that will fascinate young readers. Each book contains recipes, similar to those served at state events and at family parties that can be prepared by children, teachers, and parents.Julia Grant, the wife of the Civil War general who became our 18th president, was known as a very gracious first lady. This book is a window into the Grant administration and its highlights, which include daughter Nellie Grant's splendorous wedding in 1874. Students will enjoy making and decorating wedding-cake petit fours.