When the United States entered the 1960s, the nation was swept up in the Space Race as the United States and the Soviet Union competed for supremacy in rocket and satellite technologies. Cities across the country hoped to attract new aerospace companies, but the city leaders of Seattle launched the most ambitious campaign of all. They invited the whole world to visit for the 1962 Seattle World�s Fair, and more than nine million people took them up on the offer. A colorful collection of exh...

Falling in between the dark days of the Great Depression and World War II, the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair offered a refreshing prediction for "the World of Tomorrow." There were exciting demonstrations of robot servants, computerized highways, color photography, and a new invention called television. Visitors could tour the latest in model homes, enjoy the marvel of air-conditioning, and watch the newest streamlined steam locomotive in action. America's largest corporations joined for...

Now in a board book edition, this vibrant and deceptively simple picture book from star author-illustrator Bill Cotter follows the stages of a long-distance flight from take-off to safe landing, with quietly breathtaking moments along the way.The airplane says good-bye to the ground.The airplane says hello to the sky.Now in board book for the first time, this simple story captures the familiar yet remarkable marvel of modern airpla...

The popular, playful, smart, and interactive picture book now in a bilingual edition! Larry the lovable monster has only one rule: don't press the button. Although, it does look kinda nice... uh oh!Now in a bilingual English-Spanish edition for the first time! Don't Push the Button! / ¡No Aprietes el Botón! provides the silliest and most chaotic interactive read-aloud experience around! Parents appreciate the way it engages curious little ones, helps kids ...

A new book from the creator of Don't Push the Button! You better not draw in it!Larry has a new sketchbook—a magic one, where you "draw" using your finger to trace shapes. Tracing each shape makes something new happen on the next page! But you never know what's going to happen…This touch-and-trace interactive story is a fun way to send Larry on a wild adventure, all in the silly, exuberant style that's Bill Cotter's trademark.

Larry, the playful monster from the USA Today bestseller Don't Push the Button! is back, and this time, he's full of love!From the brilliant mind of author and illustrator Bill Cotter comes an irresistible interactive book for children.There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button.Even if it's a spotted a heart-shaped button. You probably shouldn't push it...Well, okay, go ahead and push it o...

Go on a festive and fun-filled adventure with Larry in the hilarious Christmas novelty edition of the USA Today bestselling series, Don't Push the Button!'Tis the season for gift-giving and kids will adore this new addition to the creative and interactive series that has touched the lives of over half-a-million readers. Don't Shake the Present! is the perfect stocking stuffer, holiday gift for kids, and present for 1 year old girls and bo...

Larry the lovable monster from the USA Today bestseller Don't Push the Button! is back, and this time, he's going to the farm!There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button.From the brilliant mind of author and illustrator, Bill Cotter, comes a farm-tastic interactive book for children. Everyone knows farms are full of cool animals, but you have to stay on this side of the...hey, wait! The sign says don't open the gate! Now y...

From the amazing mind of author and illustrator Bill Cotter comes one of this year's best Christmas books for children!Larry the lovable monster from Don't Push the Button! is back for the holidays with another hilarious, interactive adventure in this toddler Christmas book!There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button.It's almost Christmas and Santa is coming! You don't want to end up on the naughty list, do you? With no elv...

The Golden Gate International Exposition (GGIE) was a massive undertaking. The city of San Francisco had long looked for a site for a new airport to service the Pacific market, and the fair provided the impetus to build Treasure Island, a man-made island that would eventually service the massive seaplanes in use at the time. The GGIE also helped cement the Bay Area as a tourism and business center, competing directly with the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. While New York centered more on...

Larry the monster is up to his usual shenanigans in this bedtime spinoff from USA Today bestselling author Bill Cotter! A great read-aloud, interactive board book that kids will go back to time and again.There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button.Larry's had a busy day, but now it's time to go to bed. Larry knows he shouldn't push the button…but he can't resist one tap before going to sleep. Or maybe two…or three! Each push helps ...

To mark the 100th anniversary of the city's founding and the arrival of the first trans-Canada train, Vancouver's political and business leaders invited the whole world to participate in the festivities.The result was Expo '86, and more than 22 million people came for the party. It took eight years of planning and hard work to transform a former railroad yard into a colourful showplace full of pavilions and shows for the six-month event, but those lucky enough to have been there would agre...