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Find Earth Globes here. A globe is an item with the shape of a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented. Often the word globe is used as a synonym for Earth itself. These Earth Globes are both fun and educational. Discover the Earth Globe that is right for your needs.

1. Limited Edition Everest World Globe

Limited Edition Everest World GlobeNational Geographic
National Geographic's Limited Edition Everest World Globe combines some of the world's finest materials and skilled craftsmanship with the cartographic research for which the Society is renowned. Only 250 of these exquisite illuminated heirlooms are being created.

2. Amazing Anti-Gravity Globe

Earth Globes Pictures - Amazing Anti-Gravity GlobeSpace Toys
This great product is not only a nice globe but also includes one of the staples of science fiction, anti-gravity. Using an electromagnetic base to create levisation, this globe is a perfect desk or table showpiece.

3. Fly and Discover Talking Globe

Fly and Discover Talking GlobeNational Geographic
A delightful world tour for preschoolers.

4. Pinnacle Earth-toned Illuminated Floor Globe

Pinnacle Earth-toned Illuminated Floor GlobeNational Geographic
Colored in an earth-tone palette, this illuminated National Geographic floor globe is really two globes in one. With the light off, you see country boundaries, cities, and more. With the light on, you see the physical world in hand-drawn relief. The 17 layers that make up the map and its place-names are printed on special material that won't wear off. Comes with an informative booklet and a signed Certificate of Authenticity. The Pinnacle Globe has a burnished gold-tone semimeridian, an elegant walnut-finished wood stand, and an electric cord through the base.

5. Brown Gold Metallic Rotating Globe

Brown Gold Metallic Rotating GlobeSpace Toys
Perfect for home and office, this Earth Globe not only looks good, it also provides an easy to read map layout showing all Continents. In addition, countries and major cites are labeled.

6. Early Explorer Non-Illuminated Globe

Early Explorer Non-Illuminated GlobeNational Geographic
The sleek stylization of this globe complements its highly accurate, eye-catching map detail. A specially developed material ensures that the map surface will not wear off. Each includes a certificate of authenticity and instruction booklet. An elegant addition to any home or office.

7. Quest Personalized Illuminated Tabletop Globe

Quest Personalized Illuminated Tabletop GlobeNational Geographic
This is an excellent globe for the student or just as decoration. It makes a very nice gift.

Truly unique, these state-of-the-art globes are created by National Geographic legendary cartographers using a special process that combines 17 separate layers of rich color printing with specially developed materials, resulting in virtually unbreakable and infinitely detailed spheres.

8. Photo Inflatable Globe

Earth Globes Pictures - Photo Inflatable GlobeSpace Toys
This exceptional new educational tool with accurate Glow-in-the-Dark Cities is a tool for children and adults that replicates our Earth with no boundaries, no edges and no limitations. This 16" inflatable Spaceship Earth Globe is made from thousands of NASA photos taken in 2003 that show the present view of Earth from Space. It is beautiful, bold, and extremely useful in school, at home and as the icon for the future of our planet.

9. Large Scale Earth Replicas

Earth Globes Pictures - Large Scale Earth ReplicasSpace Toys
The Orbis Company creates satellite imagery Earth replica globes for museums, churches, libraries, private homes, tradeshows, exhibits, and corporate office space. The large, beautiful globes can be mounted on the ceiling or the ground and can be made to rotate. While these globes are not ideal for most home educational purposes, one would look great at your business or school.

10. Interactive Talking Globe

Interactive Talking GlobeNational Geographic
With its unique interactive "atlasphere," this globe is a superfun way to learn about geography and cultures. Just touch its surface with the magic pen, and hear thousands of amazing facts about oceans, continents, countries, states, and more. Compare statistics such as population and land area, calculate the distance between points, learn the current time for each time zone, and even hear national anthems and popular songs from the region. It offers six games with three skill levels that test the knowledge of up to four players. Made by LeapFrog®. For ages 8 and up.

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