Some call it the most visited house in the United States of America. We call it a GIGANTIC history lesson! This comprehensive guide enhances the many dramatic learning opportunities students can gain from reading The White House Christmas Mystery by Carole Marsh. INCLUDES: A chapter guide of additional information, trivia, historical facts, and more to help teachers be experts on presidents, Washington, D.C. culture, government, and more! Activity ideas that make the book come dramatically to life for young readers! The author's additional comments and thoughts about politics, history, Washington, D.C., and more! Additional information on geography, mathematics, writing, science, art, and more! Reproducible activities for math, art, history, writing, geography, spelling, and much more! Great out-of-the-box ideas like a White House Gingerbread House, Wonderful Washington Cherry Cookies, a White House Maze, and much more!