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Venus World Globe
Our 12-inch scale model of Venus is based on radar data from the Magellan orbiter. Contains all the major land forms and is color coded for elevation. Produced in collaboration with NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey. Comes with "Venus" a 16-page reprint from The New Solar System 4th edition.
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The Planet Earth Day/Night Globe by National Geographic
Have you ever wanted to actually see how Alaska experiences complete days in darkness or daylight? Have you ever wondered why the International Dateline has such significance in the business world? The National Geographic Planet Earth can answer these questions and many more. With the light off the 14" diameter globe shows the political map of the world. When the light is on it shows the physical features of the world - but that's not all. This unique educational tool also shows day and nighttime for any time date and location in the world throughout the four seasons. It can be manually adjusted both forward and backward to see past present and future hours of daylight and darkness for easy demonstration and understanding. A pinpoint light shows the actual location of the sun throughout the year. Unique "twilight rings" depict the three zones of dawn and dusk. The superb design and engineering combined with the expert cartography of National Geographic creates a learning tool that is fun and easy to use. The base is a matte brass finish and has an overall height of 17 inches. Comes complete with a detailed instruction booklet and Certificate of Authenticity. New! Are you giving this globe as a gift or would you like to commemorate a special occasion? Now you can get this globe with an engraved brass plate with up to 75 characters of text. Simply choose the Engraved option and enter your text in the Personalization box. Learn more about Illuminated Globes & Bulb Replacement Globe FAQs
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Starball
For sky observers our elegant Starball is the perfect learning tool for helping identify stars and constellations. It also makes a very handsome desk ornament. This translucent sphere presents all 88 constellations of the heavens. Constellation names and patterns are highlighted in gold while stars are identified in white. Select either the sculptured base (looks like an open flower) or pedestal base (shaped like an 'S'). Globe FAQs
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Starship Earth II
Here's the next-best thing to taking a ride on the space shuttle! Starship Earth II will help you explore the universe that surrounds us - from the many constellations in our heavens to the movements of the Earth Sun and stars the secrets of navigation and much more.A beautiful work of art as well as a superb learning/teaching tool the Starship Earth II is a three-dimensional star atlas for the unaided eye. It is a perfect companion to increase your enjoyment of star gazing with your binoculars or telescope as well.Stars are identified by name Greek letter designations brightness from first to fifth magnitude and distance from the earth in light years.An easy three-step setting allows you to reproduce the Earth Sun and star movements for any time date and location in the world. It also helps a child understand more about how the Sun rises and sets and how the seasons change.Surrounding the five-inch diameter inner Earthsphere there is a fully adjustable horizon ring to help you visualize the horizon for any location on the planet.Hand crafted of museum-quality acrylic this 16 inch sphere rests on a sculptured acrylic desktop stand or an acrylic tripod floor stand. Includes a 48 page instruction book featuring new constellation first magnitude star double and multiple star and deep-sky showpiece tables along with an activity section. You'll also receive a Certificate if Authenticity signed and dated by the craftsman who hand-fashioned your spectacular model of Earth in space.Starship Earth II is available with an acrylic tripod floorstand with an overall height of 38 inches. Also available is the dramatic 30 inch diameter model with a hand cut and polished acrylic floorstand.The base featured in this image is the sculptured base. Place your order for the spectacular Starship Earth II today.Globe FAQs
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National Geographic Exploration Station
National Geographic is a long time leader in educating people about the world and its inhabitants. What better combination than collecting your magazines near a globe? This piece is a true explanation station where you can spin the globe to see the place you're reading about!This is a traditional globe featuring blue oceans and even outlining individual states. Crafted atop a solid MDF base this globe set allows you to store up to a year's worth of magazines. And you'll need the space--because when you purchase this product you'll receive a ONE YEAR subscription to National Geographic.
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Hugg-A-Planet World Globe
A great gift for someone you think the world of. The one and only Hugg-A-Planet World Globe received the "Best 25 of Past 25 Years" award from the Parents' Choice Foundation. This huggable planet Earth is practical and incredibly appealing.Place this globe on the family couch on a child's bed or in the playroom for easy hands-on reference to over 600 place names. People of all ages can use it to nurture love peace and global awareness.A real globe but soft the Hugg-A-Planet is 12 inches in diameter. Help the children in your life learn about caring for planet Earth. "Kids will eye it like a treasure toss it like a ball and hug it like a friend" says Claire S. Green of the Parents' Choice Foundation.
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Leap Frog ® Odyssey III Talking Globe
The award-winning Leap Frog Odyssey III Talking Globe is fun for the entire family. The magic pen transports you all around the world and gives you all sorts of facts simply by touching anywhere on the globe. Select from different modes with adjustable dial on the face of the globe's base. Learn geographical names capitals land areas high points currencies music distances and make comparisons between locations. There are six different interactive game categories to choose from with three different skill levels. Games are designed for one to four players and encourage group play for great family and learning time. The Leap Frog Odyssey III has won four major educational awards too!
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Smart Globe Junior
Oregon Scientific's multiple-award-winning Smart Globe Junior is one of the most innovative learning aids you will find today. This 3D full-color spinning globe is touch-sensitive and fully interactive. With 10 activity buttons attributed to all seven continents your children will receive continent-specific information in such areas as animals people and customs geography food and language. The handy LCD screen visually illustrates all of the information to further reinforce the lessons your children are learning. With more than 20 minutes of audio entertainment there's nothing this interactive learning tool can't do to help provide high-quality education for your children.Recognized by leading parenting associations and publications from across the nation the SmartGlobe Junior has been awarded the following honors: iParenting Media Award “Greatest Products 2007”National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) – Honors Winner 2007 “Best Product Award Winner” – Resource Program Summer 2007“100 Best Children’s Products” 2007 “10 Best Socially Responsible Products” 2007Creative Child Magazine “Toy of the Year Award” Education Toys for Kids Category
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Pioneer World Globe
The Pioneer Globe reminds us why the classics are the best. This traditional blue ocean globe is 12 inches in diameter and features raised-relief landforms with brightly colored and easily differentiated countries. The die-cast metal meridian surrounds the globe fully and the gyro-matic mounting swings up or down to bring any area into closer view. Extensive geographic information with thousands of place names and landmarks makes this globe educational as well as appealing.Bonus!Replogle's Globe Update Program gives you the opportunity to order an updated globe ball when geographical features and political borders change. Additional cost is at or below 50% of the suggested retail price. Complete details will be included with your globe. About Replogle GlobesA unique product. A unique company. A unique story. From the humble beginning in a Chicago apartment Replogle today is the world's largest globe manufacturer. Their expert cartographers and craftsmen ensure the most accurate information and attention to detail on every globe they produce. From handcrafted masterpieces in the offices of presidents and dignitaries to classroom models that help students understand their world our belief in the globe as a source of wonder hasn't changed. Proud to carry the label "Made in the USA" Replogle celebrated their 75th anniversary in 2005.
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NASA Moon Globe
The Moon is recreated in masterful detail with this official NASA model. This 12-inch diameter globe designates the first American and Russian unmanned landing sites and the first Apollo manned landing location. Details of craters seas mountains and plains gives this globe many features to look at. About Replogle GlobesA unique product. A unique company. A unique story. From the humble beginning in a Chicago apartment Replogle today is the world's largest globe manufacturer. Their expert cartographers and craftsmen ensure the most accurate information and attention to detail on every globe they produce. From handcrafted masterpieces in the offices of presidents and dignitaries to classroom models that help students understand their world our belief in the globe as a source of wonder hasn't changed. Proud to carry the label "Made in the USA" Replogle celebrated their 75th anniversary in 2005.
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