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The Pioneer

The Pioneer

by Replogle

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2011
  • GLOBE

These are the much-loved globes with real topography that you can touch and feel -- since 1930 the most popular globes in the classrooms of America. Each globe is covered in sturdy, coated paper applied by hand. Our bestselling globe, the Pioneer, is a brightly colored, blue-ocean model with a handy gyro-mount. Made largely by hand in Chicago, Replogle offers more than 100 models, from this classic to floor models and the imposing Diplomat (GLB25, $7,225), the world's most detailed globe. (GLB11, $69.00)

National Geographic Grosvenor

National Geographic Grosvenor

by National Geographic

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2011
  • GLOBE

Named after the recently retired Gil Grosvenor, president of National Geographic from 1980 to 1996 and the fifth generation of his family to have served in that position, this 12-inch globe with raised relief combines classic styling with antique brass-plated semi-meridian and base. (GLB57, $79.00)

National Geographic Byrd

National Geographic Byrd

by National Geographic

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2011
  • GLOBE

The thousands of place names on this 16-inch diameter blue-ocean beauty are complemented by crisp National Geographic cartography, raised relief that you can touch and feel and tap-on illumination. With a hardwood base, steel yoke and diecast, gyro-matic meridian. (GLB59, $229.00)

National Geographic Bowers

National Geographic Bowers

by National Geographic

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2011
  • GLOBE

This 12-inch, blue-ocean classic has a satin nickel semi-meridian and base. With bright updated cartography, raised relief and tap-on illumination. Batteries not included! (GLB58, $119.00)

The National Geographic Eaton

The National Geographic Eaton

by National Geographic

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2011
  • GLOBE

The antique brass-plated gyro-matic meridian and hardware add to the classic look of this handsome tripod stand (adjustable from 41 to 52 inches). With National Geographic cartography, the globe itself is 16 inches in diameter, with raised relief that you can touch and feel and thousands of place names. (GLB60, $350.00)

Reporter Bag

Reporter Bag

by Moleskine

  • 2011
  • GEAR

With the same character as the classic moleskine notebook, this 9 1/2" x 11 1/2" bag, made of water repellent, black matte polyurethane and with a velour lining, is just the thing for your book or Nook. It accommodates a laptop up to a 13" screen. (STF60, $99.95)

Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World

Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World

by Times of London

  • REFERENCE
  • 2011
  • BOXED
  • 544 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

25% off the $200 retail price. The thirteenth edition of this world's most authoritative atlas, presented in all its meticulous glory with each double-page spread a whopping 16 x 22 inches and an extraordinary 200,000 place name index. (GEN71, $150.00)

Classic World Map

Classic World Map

by National Geographic Society

  • 2011
  • MAP

This larger, laminated National Geographic Classic World Map, shipped rolled in a tube, is 69" x 48". (MAP30, $69.99)

 
Atlas of World History

Atlas of World History


by Patric O'Brien

  • REFERENCE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 312 PAGES

This fully revised second edition traces religions, populations, languages, trade, people and places from the first civilizations of Mesopotamia to the 21st century in hundreds of charts and maps, color illustrations and essays. (REF32, $49.95)

Moleskine Plain Jane Pocket Notebook, Set of 3 Red

Moleskine Plain Jane Pocket Notebook, Set of 3 Red


by Modo & Modo

  • JOURNAL
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES

These dashing red, flexible shirt pocket journals (3 1/2 x 5 /12) come in packs of three, each with 64 pages of fine, acid free paper. (TVL489, $8.95)

National Geographic Atlas of the World

National Geographic Atlas of the World


by National Geographic

  • REFERENCE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

$50 off the $175 cover price. The maps, densely printed with place names and features, are instantly familiar. With 13" x 19" jumbo pages (bigger is better in atlases), a 150,000-entry index, clear typography and its own slipcase. (GEN05, $125.00)

National Geographic Collegiate Atlas of the World

National Geographic Collegiate Atlas of the World


by National Geographic

  • REFERENCE
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 400 PAGES

Clear, well-organized and visually arresting, this second edition of National Geographic's popular atlas includes thematic maps on tectonics, the Biosphere, World Energy, World Health, Nutrition, Literacy, Technology and Globalization. (REF35, $40.00)

National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World

National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World


by National Geographic Society

  • REFERENCE
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 384 PAGES

With 1,000 crystal-clear maps, hundreds of illustrations, photographs, charts and tables, and 30 thematic spreads on everything from biodiversity and natural resources to world health and education, this is a marvelously informative, up-to-date atlas for all ages. (WLD178, $65.00)

National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers

National Geographic World Atlas for Young Explorers


by National Geographic Society

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES
  • FAMILY

The colorful maps, bold photographs and basic facts in this lively guide to the world will entice the younger set (and their parents). (WLD116, $24.95)

Oxford Atlas of the World

Oxford Atlas of the World


by Oxford Univ. Press

  • REFERENCE
  • 2012
  • HARD COVER
  • 448 PAGES

A beautifully illustrated 75,000 entry atlas featuring disputed boundries, railways, and principal roads. Updated annually. (WLD84, $89.95)

Oxford Essential World Atlas

Oxford Essential World Atlas


by Oxford Univ. Press

  • REFERENCE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

This 9 x 12-inch atlas features 100 pages of beautiful, well-organized regional, country and city maps, including a section on 30-page section on world statistics. (WLD80, $24.95)

Oxford New Concise World Atlas

Oxford New Concise World Atlas


by Oxford Univ. Press

  • REFERENCE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES

Much more compact than its glamorous cousins with fine digital cartography and clear, beautifully shaded maps. An excellent value. (WLD149, $39.95)

The New Atlas of World History

The New Atlas of World History


by John Haywood

  • REFERENCE
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

Stunning color maps and illustrated timelines trace the course of human culture aand history in arresting visual detail in this at-a-glance reference for different periods and regions. (REF34, $49.50)

The Pocket World Atlas

The Pocket World Atlas


by Oxford Univ. Press

  • REFERENCE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

You can't go wrong with this inexpensive pocket atlas, which includes city plans, country maps, gazetteer, index, time zones and basic statistical information on countries worldwide. (GEN104, $16.95)

Historical Atlas of the American West

Historical Atlas of the American West


by Derek Hayes

  • HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 280 PAGES
  • NEW

This spectacular atlas presents a sweeping history of the American West through 600 color maps, posters and other striking archival material, expertly annotated and beautifully presented by geographer and historian Hayes. (USW606, $39.95)

Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad

Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad


by Derek Hayes

  • HISTORY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 224 PAGES

Hayes (Historical Atlas of the American West) traces the development of trains from Britain in the 1820s to today's railroad revival in historical maps, photos, brochures and posters. (NAM56, $39.95)

America Discovered, A Historical Atlas of Exploration

America Discovered, A Historical Atlas of Exploration


by Derek Hayes

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 280 PAGES

Derek Hayes artfully traces the discovery, exploration, and settlement of North America in 300 beautiful map in this sumptuous book, a testimony not only to Columbus, Coronado, Hudson, Lewis and Clark and others but also to the prairies, plains, waterways and mountains of the continent. (NAM22, $35.00)

Historical Atlas of the Arctic

Historical Atlas of the Arctic


by Derek Hayes

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 208 PAGES

A handsome collection of 300 striking maps, most in glorious color and many presented here for the first time. Hayes provides captivating, scholarly commentary. (ARC135, $64.95)

Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest

Historical Atlas of the Pacific Northwest


by Derek Hayes

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 208 PAGES

An impressively researched, fascinating collection of maps covering exploration and discovery from British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and the Yukon. (PNW119, $40.00)

Lonely Planet Not for Parents Travel Book

Lonely Planet Not for Parents Travel Book


by Lonely Planet

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 208 PAGES
  • FAMILY

A colorful collage of photographs, cartoons and illustrations, clever, culturally astute factlets -- and the biggest, best and most surprising information worthy of Ripley's Believe it or Not! -- this quirky tour of 200 countries presented by Lonely Planet will grab the attention of youngsters age seven and up. The new Not-for-Parents series also includes clever kids' guides to New York, London, Paris and Rome, each jammed with history, iconic attractions and neighborhoods to explore. The book on New York, for example, has pages variously devoted to Andy Warhol, the Statue of Liberty, subways and street food. (TVL537, $19.99)

National Geographic Compact Atlas of the World

National Geographic Compact Atlas of the World


by National Geographic Society

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2012
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

The world in your pocket! This colorful atlas includes not just the usual regional physical and political maps but also maps covering such things as population density, natural hazards, plate tectonics, climate and water availability. Antarctica is includes -- and world flags too. Not bad for a 250-page book the size of a post card! (WLD234, $14.95)

Moleskine Utility Bag

Moleskine Utility Bag


by Moleskine

  • 2011
  • GEAR

Carry it by the the handle or over the shoulder, this versatile bag works both for for everyday use and overnight trips. Made of water repellent, matte black polyamide with a rigid base (it stands upright!), it holds a laptop with up to a 15" screen and various zippered pockets make it perfect for the traveler. (STF59, $149.95)

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