A world globe may look like an educational tool at first glance, but it's also a stylish addition to your child's bedroom or work space. World globes come in a host of styles, from brightly colored orbs to earth-toned spheres and relief maps. Globes feature die-cast meridian lines, bronze finishes, and solid hardwood bases for added support.

With world globes such as these, your child won't even realize that he or she is learning, which is the best way to help information sink in. Your kids will be too enmeshed in exploring the Sahara or the Arctic Circle to protest the geography lesson. A great globe and Atlas book set can inspire a new curiosity in kids that will lead them to ask questions about foreign lands. Will you know the answers when the time comes?

A World Globe Is a Great Family Gift

If you get your Taiwans and Thailands mixed up from time to time, you might benefit as well from a little refresher course. Why should kids have a monopoly on education? Use your world globe as a chance to bond with your son or daughter and explore the distant reaches of the map. It may even help you make better sense of tomorrow's headlines.

You can find globes at most home furnishings stores, though you might have to look in the childrens furniture department. Apparently store owners haven't yet received the memo encouraging family education. You can always shop online as well and find competitive prices from internet sellers, many of whom will also wrap and deliver globes as gifts to friends and family members.