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36" Topographic Inflatable Classroom Globe - Clear Ocean
$60.00
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Description
Bring physical geography off the page and into your classroom with the 36-Inch Topographic Inflatable Globe. At three feet in diameter, this globe is large enough for every student in the room to see clearly — making it an ideal whole-class teaching tool for lessons on landforms, elevation, and the physical features that shape our world.
Realistic shaded relief and bright, vivid coloring make it immediately clear where mountain ranges rise, where plains stretch out, and where rivers and lakes carve through the landscape. Students who struggle to interpret flat topographic maps will find this three-dimensional, visual format far more intuitive — helping concepts click in a way that textbook diagrams simply can't replicate. Country borders, major cities, and bodies of water are all clearly labeled, so the globe serves double duty for political geography lessons as well.
The clear ocean design offers something traditional globes don't — an unobstructed view of how the continents relate to one another across open water, sparking meaningful classroom conversations about proximity, trade routes, migration, and global interdependence. It's the kind of perspective shift that sticks with students long after the lesson ends.
When the lesson is over, the Topographic Inflatable Globe is easy to store and just as easy to bring back out. A reinforced attachment point at the North Pole allows for overhead hanging as a permanent classroom display, while the included inflatable ring base lets it stand upright on a desk, table, or shelf. Built from phthalate-free, lead-free durable vinyl, it meets classroom safety standards and is tough enough to handle regular student interaction year after year.
Whether you're introducing landforms to younger students or diving into elevation and climate zones with older ones, this globe is a versatile, engaging, and genuinely useful addition to any geography classroom.
Specifications
- Diameter: 36"
- Material: Phthalate-free, lead-free durable vinyl
- Map Type: Topographic with shaded relief
- Features: Labeled countries, major cities, and bodies of water; outlined country borders; clear ocean design
- Mounting: Reinforced North Pole attachment point for hanging
- Includes: Inflatable ring base
- Use: Indoor
We use top-notch materials printed on demand using the Giclée printing method, so you get amazing detail and bright colors every time.
Gallery quality map prints made in the USA
We specialize in producing high-quality, detailed maps using advanced printing technologies and premium materials. Stringent quality control and ultra-high-resolution printing guarantee absolute clarity and precise detail at any size. Whether it's a smaller wall map print or a gigantic wallpaper map mural, no print will appear blurry or pixelated. You can expect every detail on the map to be sharp and clear.
Finely Crafted Cartographic Works of Art
Many of the maps we provide are created by our small team of cartographers under the name Academia Maps.
Museum Quality Materials
We source the best materials for our map prints and wallpaper maps. Premium archival inks guarantee rich vibrant colors with excellent fade resistance.
USA Print Production
We are a small business located in Seattle, WA that has been printing maps for over 15 years. Each map is printed on-demand using high-end fine art printers.
Shipping Costs
Free Ground Shipping within the contiguous United States and a flat rate of $20.00 to AK and HI.
Canada via UPS Standard is $40.00 USD.
Worldwide Shipping is available and shipping costs will be calculated at checkout.
Shipping Times
Most items are made to order and ship from our Seattle, WA facility. Typical production lead times are listed below. Shipping transit time is 2-5 business days depending on the delivery location. If you need your map by a certain deadline please contact us for expedited options.
Archival Paper, Laminated Maps, and Peel & Stick - 5-7 business days
Wood Rail Mounting - 3-4 weeks
Canvas Gallery Wraps & Framed Maps - 3-5 business days
Push Pin Maps - 3-5 business days
Spring Roller Maps - Varies, see product description
Wallpaper Map Murals - 7-10 business days
Returns
If you are unhappy with your order for any reason you can return it within 30 days of the delivery date. Customized items are non-returnable.
Return requests are rare for us and we are confident that you will be 100% satisfied with your purchase. We are a 5-Star seller on Etsy and have hundreds of 5-star reviews.
Yes, we can produce a majority of the map titles found on our website in a custom size. If you would like to request a custom size, take note of the map title and item#, then follow one of the links below to make your request. We will follow up with a link to checkout.
(for rolled or mounted prints)
(for larger peel & stick / wallpaper maps)
All of our maps are currently labeled as "Gulf of Mexico". Since our map products are printed to order, we can offer the alternate "Gulf of America" labeling by request.
If you would like your map to be labeled Gulf of America instead of Gulf of Mexico, simply request this in the comments section at checkout, and we will update the map.
We accept purchase orders from schools and government entities. You can e-mail a copy of your PO to [email protected].
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No problem, send a screenshot or PDF of your shopping cart to [email protected] and will promptly follow up with a quotation.
Our products are printed on demand and have the following production lead times:
Archival Paper, Laminated Maps, and Peel & Stick - 5-7 business days
Wood Rail Mounting - 3-4 weeks
Canvas Gallery Wraps & Framed Maps - 3-5 business days
Spring Roller Maps - Varies, see product description
Shipping transit time is 2-5 business days and will vary depending on your location. Most products ship from Seattle, WA.
Many of the maps found on our website can be customized, including adding a personalized title/legend or company logo, modifying the color scheme, change text labels, adding points of interest, and placing GIS data on the map.
If the order is shipping outside of Washington state, sales tax may not apply. We collect sales taxes per state and local laws. Sales tax is calculated at checkout based on the delivery address.
We can ship to nearly any country. The shipping cost is determined for Canada and most European countries at checkout. If you find that shipping is unavailable to your country when checking out then please contact us with a list of the products you would like to order as well as size and material options.
We can produce a custom map for any location in the world. Whether you are looking for a detailed city street map or high resolution satellite imagery of a remote area, we have you covered.
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- 🏠 Fits any home décor: Modern, vintage, minimalist & artistic styles available.
- ✏️ Personalizable: Add names, family titles, travel quotes (push-pin maps).
- ✈️ Great for travelers, students, families, teachers & offices.
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Made in The USA
Our wall maps and wallpaper map murals are handcrafted by our small team in Seattle, WA.
School Purchase Orders
We accept purchase orders from schools and other government institutions. Learn more here.
High Quality Materials
Maps are printed on premium fine art papers, canvas, and durable wallcovering materials using archival inks.
Stunning Cartography
Original and up-to-date maps designed by our cartographic team at Academia Maps include a range of high quality maps for geographic exploration, home decor, and classroom learning.