Which stores sell interactive globes
Oxybul interactive globe:
Oxybul is an online store for games and early learning, previously known as Fnac éveil et jeux. It is a French store specializing in educational games, created in 2004 following the merger of two distribution sectors for educational games and learning tools from Fnac. The company sells globes from various brands (Clementoni, Vtech…) with prices ranging from 10 to 100 euros.
Leclerc interactive globe
Unlike other online stores, Leclerc is a cooperative of merchants in France. It is also a major retail brand mainly focused on food sales. It was originally founded in 1949 and today has several thousand independent stores employing 125,000 people. In the illustration, you will see the Exploraglobe interactive globe, which is sold at Leclerc for under 50 euros.
Nature et Découverte interactive globe
Nature et Découvertes is a French brand and company marketing a wide range of products. It was created in 1990 by Lemarchand. It is a copy of the American online store “The Nature Company”. Nature et Découvertes has subsidiaries in Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium. On the site, 31 results correspond to interactive globes, but prices vary between 14 and 500 euros.
What are the models of interactive globes?
Vtech interactive globe:
Vtech globes are produced in Hong Kong, China. It is a very famous manufacturer of electronic educational toys. Here is a Vtech interactive globe.
VTech Genius XL – Interactive Video Globe with educational electronic video screen
- Version française
- Le Globe Vidéo interactif Genius XL et son écran permettent aux enfants de découvrir notre planète grâce aux des images et vidéos fournies par la BBC : en tout, de plus de 5 heures de vidéos ! L’enfant utilise le stylet pour cliquer sur un lieu sélectionné sur le globe pour le découvrir. Fonctionne avec des piles (4 piles LR6/AA incluses).
This is an interactive globe, available in two versions: English and French. The globe features a video screen allowing the discovery of the world through videos and images. It includes more than 5 hours of animations.
You can obtain information (11 categories) about continents, wildlife and flora, the heritage of each country, their current currency, as well as population information.
There are also 3 learning modes which are:
- Super quiz
- World tour
- True or False
There is even a 2-player function to compete or challenge someone. Thus, the child can answer using a stylus or one of the buttons A, B, C. In summary, the product offers 3000 pieces of information, 600 videos, and 250 question-and-answer items.
Ravensburger interactive globe:
Ravensburger is a German manufacturer of educational games. It was founded in 1883 in the city of Ravensburg and includes several brands such as Carlit, Alea, and F.X. Schmid. In France, Ravensburger holds shares in the game company Nathan.
Ravensburger – Interactive Globe – screen-free, in French
- SANS ECRAN : tiptoi, c’est la promesse d’un jeu éducatif interactif sans écran ! Comment ça marche ? il suffit à l'enfant de pointer le lecteur sur une image ou un texte. Et comme par magie, il entendra des sons, des dialogues et des musiques. tiptoi permet aux enfants d’apprendre en s’amusant en proposant un contenu riche, varié et de qualité.
- DECOUVERTE : utilise un support inédit pour explorer le monde ! Le globe interactif tiptoi te permet de partir pour un voyage inoubliable autour de la Terre. Tu pourras jouer et découvrir au travers de milliers d'informations sur les pays, les populations, les capitales, et bien d'autres. Ce globe fonctionne uniquement avec le lecteur tiptoi
Marketed between 50 and 60 euros, you benefit from free delivery on Amazon. This Ravensburger globe is made by Tiptoi. It is a screen-free interactive globe. To use it, the child must click on an image or text on the globe to hear sounds or music.
To operate the interactive globe, you will need to purchase a Tiptoi reader separately. Then, download an audio file from the Ravensburger website. With this, you can make multiple discoveries such as information about the country, demographics, major cities… This interactive globe is lightweight and portable and even has a headphone jack with adjustable volume.
Leapfrog Interactive Globe:
Officially named LeapFrog Enterprises Inc, Leapfrog is a company developing and distributing educational games based in California. The company is responsible for creating and selling many learning games based on technological methods and aimed at children’s education.
Interactive Globe
LeapFrog, 605403, Multicolor
- Young explorers can travel the world and see everything in it with the Vtech Magic Adventures Globe
- Using the stylus, children can tap on the 10 inch interactive learning globe and experience new pla
This is an interactive globe offered by Amazon. It provides information about countries, that is, about their culture and habitat. This information is delivered in the form of BBC videos.
The stylus included in the set serves as a tool to click on the surface of the globe to trigger videos and games so that children can understand the world. This game features a 2.7’’ screen used to display animated films with characters who act as guides. This interactive globe is suitable for children aged 5 and up, and is powered by 4 AA batteries which are not included.
Interactive Tag Globe
Leapfrog – Interactive Tag Globe
- Apports éducatifs: géographie, animaux, 1ers mots en langues étrangères, Points de repères et sites célèbres, Exploration et curiosité.
- Age minimum : 4 ans
The Leapfrog 80885 globe is an educational map with a Tag reader. It measures 870 mm x 30 mm x 610 mm and provides educational information to children. This information concerns animals, languages, and famous places. Upon delivery, you receive a game board and 30 stickers. The drawback, however, is that you must purchase a Tag reader separately. On the other hand, the globe is compatible with any Leap and Tag Reader from the brand.
Online Interactive Globe
There are interactive world maps online. These are mainly maps that can be zoomed in on and panned. There are also special features allowing you to get information on various data such as economic data or geographical information. Currently, there are several online mapping tools that allow you to plot a location, forecast routes, or illustrate various content in a specific place. Here are some examples.
Google My Maps
This application was created in 2005 and has now become the reference for customizable interactive world maps. The service is completely free and you can benefit from up to 25,000 world maps daily. There is even possible access to a multitude of websites. You can use Google for integrating a map on a site or for customizing an already existing map.
Umap
This is a free tool that you can use for personal purposes. Indeed, you will create individualized maps with Umap for integration on your site or for mapping and obtaining information on various countries. You just have to create a user account, choose a map or add geolocation, a mini-map, or other drawings. (Specific territory boundaries, paths, etc.)
Mapstr
If you prefer the mobile version on Android or iOS, you can create your interactive map on Mapstr. This application will then allow you to share your creation as if it were a personal geolocated directory. You can even add anything you like such as specific places, addresses, etc. The Mapstr application allows you to add information simply by clicking on the place of your choice; the addition of information is unlimited.
An interactive world globe is an instrument, a game representing the territories of the Earth’s globe (map, globe, planisphere) but which provides additional information beyond the display of geopolitical and administrative subdivisions.
Indeed, an interactive world globe is intended for children’s learning about the world. However, there are also online world globes intended for those who want to add information, customize their map, or simply plan their trip.
Overall, the interactive world globe allows the user to make interesting discoveries about the countries of the world. These discoveries include foreign languages, flag colors, capitals, or fauna and flora. World globes come in various types: interactive globe, interactive map… And there are various options offered such as styluses allowing tagging (marking places), world globes with screens allow viewing videos, guides, or audio information.
Ravensburger Tiptoi 00793
We particularly liked the Ravensburger Tiptoi which is an interactive globe-world globe allowing you to obtain information about 197 countries of the globe. It is an ideal educational toy for children, as it includes 4 games that allow learning the capitals of each country, knowing various languages, and learning about the animals inhabiting each specific territory. However, the Tiptoi reader is sold separately, but the cost of both is affordable. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of this Ravensburger brand globe-world globe
Advantages
Affordable price
Realism
Various educational games
Disadvantages
Tiptoi reader sold separately.
As we stated above, an interactive world globe is not only intended for games. There are also several versions of world globes such as globes, maps, decorative objects, and even virtual interactive world globes (applications and websites). Here are the various uses of an interactive world globe.
Decoration
There are several designs of interactive world globes. For example, magnetic hanging globes, large format maps, or virtual maps. These objects can be used to decorate a specific room in the house such as the office or bedroom. To get a decor adapted to your wall paint, you can choose between vintage world globe, metallic world globe, and synthetic plastic world globe.
Game and learning
Interactive globes and maps also serve as learning tools for children and adults. Indeed, there are versions that even offer various games, informative videos, and audio sections that allow learning about countries. You can even learn a few words in foreign languages.
Planning and web integration
These functions are mainly available on online world globes. Indeed, virtual interactive world globes are malleable: meaning you can add information yourself (routes, tracks, best places, etc.), you can also integrate them into your website or download the map for your PC or smartphone and tablet.
