Replogle Globes Inflatable Topographical Globe, Dark Blue Ocean, 12-Inch Diameter

Pros - can see the important landmarks I expect in a globe. A great tool to add some learning into play.Cons - the south pole is not represented well-- it has a blank area without any topographical information (luckily there is not really anything in the south pole area. It's not perfectly round or oval, has some edges making the globe wierd. -- I'm sure it could have been shaped better.

The product was pretty much what I expected. I'm student teaching and I had to pay for overnight shipping to use the globe in a lesson on Monday. I'm glad it arrived so quickly! The globe itself, once inflated, is a little lopsided.. and I'm sure it's not 100% accurate, but I'm using it for more visual purposes rather than strictly educational.

I used this product to help students visualize the earth's movement and placement during the different seasons. They have lasted me for many years and many students!

This Inflatable Globe is a great learning resource - although a bit overpriced. I purchased for $12 through Amazon. I would recomend it if you want a small globe with mountains and key topografical feaatures - Otherwise go with a cheaper option.

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Great low-cost, and non-fragile alternative to an expensive globe to show kids about the world

It does not inflate into a sphere as shown in the picture, but rather has several segments with ridges where they are sealed together creating an awkward looking globe.

This is the 2nd time we bought this. The first one held up for about a year, and then it started leaking air, so we bought another one. The 2nd one just leaked right off the bat. I'll find another brand next time.