Books with author Daisy Whitney

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart began taking piano lessons from his father at the age of four. He was a musical prodigy, composing his first two sonatas at the age of eight and his first opera at age 13. Mozart was originally inspired by watching his older sister take piano lessons, however; this fascinating biography will inspire children as they learn all about this great composer’s life and work.

The I’m Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world’s coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events.Patsy and Polly Jefferson were thrilled to be reunited with their father, Thomas, at their home in Monticello. They were even more delighted that he brought news that the Revolutionary War had ended, and Americans were free from British rule. In this story, Patsy and Polly learn all about what their father had done to establish American democracy and the work that was still to come.

The I’m Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world’s coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events.Sofia and her parents live in East Berlin, but her older brother Jonas lives in West Berlin—a great wall and armed police keep them apart. Young Sofia grapples with what it means to live behind a wall under communist rule, wondering what life must be like for her brother on the other side. Then one day, Sofia hears an important radio announcement that will lead to freedom, peace, and a family reunion at one of the biggest events in Western history.

The I’m Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world’s coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events.Abraham Lincoln had a tough childhood—his father was lazy, his family was poor, and his mother died of fever when he was young. In spite of everything, Abraham worked hard to support his family and succeed in life—he taught himself to write by using the burnt end of a stick on a wood board and read all the books he could get his hands on. This book tells many little stories about young Lincoln that reveal why he was called “Honest Abe” and show how his reputation for being kind, intelligent, and hardworking eventually led this man to become president.

The I’m Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world’s coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. Meriwether Lewis and his friend William Clark led one of the most important explorations of North America in U.S. history. But before he was a great explorer, Meriwether was a young boy who shared his mother’s curiosity for the natural world, and also happened to lived down the street from future president Thomas Jefferson. In this beautifully illustrated book, children follow along with the discoveries of Lewis and Clark as they set off across North America to explore the newly-acquired western territories.

The I’m Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world’s coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events.If you’ve ever worn a pair of blue jeans, you can thank Levi Strauss and his business partner Jacob Davis. Before the two even met, however, Levi Strauss had to emigrate to America from Germany and learn all he could about his brother’s dry goods business. This book tells the story of one immigrant who proved that in America, big dreams can come true when you work hard.

The I’m Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world’s coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events.What do you call a stuffed plush bear? A teddy bear, of course! But where did the name “Teddy bear” come from? This illustrated children’s book tells the story of President Theodore Roosevelt and his famous hunting trip in Mississippi where he refused to shoot a bear that had been tied to a tree. This story eventually led to the popularity of “Teddy’s bear” toys all over America.

The I’m Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world’s coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events.Telephones, light bulbs, movies--where did these inventions come from? Children learn alongside young Stephen as his mom tells him the story of inventor Thomas Edison. Even though Edison's school teachers didn't think he was very smart, he grew up to change the world forever.

The I’m Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world’s coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events.Nikola Tesla is considered the father of physics and one of the most important inventors of the twentieth century. While he’s not as widely known as Thomas Edison, Tesla also made important discoveries about electricity. Learn all about this eccentric man from Croatia who gave us the x-ray, radio, the electric motor, and all sorts of other important inventions.

Time and again, George Washington vowed to serve his people. He represented Virginia in the First Continental Congress, led the Continental Army through the Revolutionary War, and served as the first President of the United States. This book showcases Washington’s humility—while he nearly always believed someone else would be a better leader, he answered the call, making him one of the most respected men in American history.