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We have compiled a variety of articles to assist you in researching the perfect globe or map for your particular use. From our buying guide to informative pieces on product features, we hope you will find this information of good use.

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Globe Buying Guide
World Globe Buying Guide

Your decision to purchase a globe, whether for yourself, a friend, or a loved one will bring joy for years to come, and our world globe buying guide can help [...]

Meridian Mounting Styles
World Globe Mounting Styles

Globes come in a variety of mounting styles. Choose a mounting technique that meets the functionality of the way you intend to use the world globe. Here you will find [...]

Maranello Blue Ocean Globe Illuminated
How Does an Illuminated Globe Work?

In this article, we will describe how the light or illuminated feature works on a world globe that includes it and the pros and cons of having an illuminated globe. [...]

Depiction of Raised Relief
What is Raised Relief on a Globe?

In this article, we will explain what Raised Relief is, how this feature is used, and it’s overall usefulness on a world globe. [...]

Updatable Globe Program
What Is The Updatable Globe Program?

What is an updatable globe? We explain how you can take advantage of purchasing a globe today that can be updated in the future with the updatable globe program. Find [...]

Mercator Projection
How Globes Are Made: Maps

A globe is a map in a spherical shape. You would think it’s easy to translate flat world maps onto a sphere accurately, but it’s not that simple. A flat [...]

Hand Applied Maps
How Globes Are Made: Production

How are globes produced? Here, we reveal the manufacturing process used to make globes. If you haven’t yet done so, check out our article that highlights how maps are created [...]

How Old is Your Globe
How Old is Your Globe?

How old is your globe? Whether dating your globe for resale or wanting to determine if a new globe is worth the purchase, checkout this article on determining the age [...]

How Much is my Old Globe Worth
How Much Is My Old globe worth?

We receive inquiries just about every day as to the value of an older globe by customers who have discovered one in their attic, at a garage sale, are collectors [...]

Frequently Asked Questions
World Globe Frequently Asked Questions

Many questions may arise when you are searching out that perfect globe. Below find some of our customers most frequently asked questions. It may help your selection process go a [...]

World Globe Terminology
World Globe Terminology

In this article we have compiled a list of terms generally associated with world globes. They may reference parts of a globe, a globes manufacturing process, general geographic references and [...]

Importance of Globes in the Classroom
The Importance of Globes in the Classroom

The importance of globes in the classroom should not be underestimated. Globes and maps are a crucial learning tools and add to the learning experience. Find out why. [...]

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