While enjoying lunch at a beachside restaurant this summer I overheard this conversation:
Lady: My mom is in Haiti distributing medication.
Man (who was obviously an authority on everything): Did you know that it has the highest rate of AIDS in the world? She should be careful.
Lady: Really? I would have thought a country in Africa would.
Man: Well, Haiti is in Africa.
Lady: Um... I don't think so...
Man: Well, it's off the coast of Africa
And that, my friends, is another reminder of the importance of geography lessons.
So where in the world...
can you find a quality world globe? Check out CSN. Remember the little product review I mentioned earlier? This is what I chose to review. They have everything you could imagine and I was imagining a raised relief globe. I was very pleased for several reasons.
The size. It is a 9" which is the perfect size: not too big, not too small.The color. I really wanted an antique looking one, so that when my homeschooling days are over, I could use it to accent my home.
The details. It has up-to-date political boundaries clearly marked for our geographical needs. Like finding Haiti and Africa.
The quality. The base is hardwood. The semi-meridian is die-cast metal. Very well made.If you are in the market for a world globe this Replogle Roosevelt Globe is a gem.
Want a 12" blue ocean? They have it. Want a kid friendly version? They have it. Want a cool black starlight globe? They have it.
Within a week of ordering, it was on my doorstep. I love efficiency. And geography.
*CSN provided the product to be reviewed
7 comments:
I love it! I am going to go check out their website.
We had a globe, not a neat colored one like yours, just a cheapy from some store years ago. The base broke and then the 'world' fell and busted. I was so sad. We used to love sitting looking at it and always found something new to talk about. Love the colors in yours.
See he's right...it's only a few short inches off the coast of Africa...just a little bitty body of water called the A T L A N T I C O C E A N in the way! lol.
Would be nice to have one of those globes. I use my computer most of the time but it is nice to have one for the topography hey?
Love the globe. I had a student this year who told me to "turn left" out of a local neighborhood to get to Mexico. (We're on the east coast.) Just one of those moments that make teachers love summer.
It is very nice! Too bad Mr. Authority-on-everything can't see it....
That's funny...yet kind of sad at the same time. Great globe and the perfect size.
good job on the product review, i just ordered one in every color :)!!!
hope you are having a blessed monday!!!
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