LeapFrog Junior Explorer Globe

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Product Features

• Four modes include Explore, Music, Search the World & Adventure Raps
• Kids will learn about our oceans, continents, animals and landmarks
• Offers a taste of regional music and foreign phrases
• Volume control
• On/off switch

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000062XQ7
• Item model number: 23005
• Our Recommended Age: 36 months - 4 years
• Manufacturer Recommended Age: 3 years and up
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,353 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Product Description

Product Description
Take an interactive trip around the world with fact-filled talking globe. Learn about animals, music, languages and amazing places with the touch of the included "magic" pen. Realistic sound effects, fun games and music engage preschoolers and reinforce what they've learned. The Junior Explorer globe teaches basic geography, animals of the world, major landmarks, compass directions, music and foreign languages in four learning modes: Explore, Search the World, Music and Adventure Rap. Requires 4 "AA" alkaline batteries (included).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

220 of 222 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A waste of Money...Just buy the regular model, June 26, 2003

By	Mary K. "RFJ" (North Carolina, United States) - See all my reviews

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This toy identifies the names of the continents and oceans...that's it. There are no individual countries on the globe. The regular Explorer globe for the bigger kids is a much better value for your money. It does cost a bit more, but is worth every penny. My two year old can play and learn with it, and it will serve her well for many years to come.

If you are looking for something your child can enjoy for many years to come, your best bet is to avoid this model, and buy the regular Explorer globe.

340 of 351 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too Simplistic, October 23, 2002

By A Customer

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

I ended up returning this item after receiving it. I was disappointed in the amount of geographic detail this globe provided. It only identified continents and oceans without identifying countries or states. I felt too big an emphasis was placed on the animals. My children were not interested in it. They are 3 & 4. I ended up purchasing the traditional explorer globe for them as I felt they would get more out of it.

61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kids like it, but I'm disappointed, January 5, 2003

By	RobynCz "robyncz" (Austin, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

Like another reviewer, I'm a little disappointed at the level of information provided by this toy. It depicts continents and oceans, but no individual countries. Perhaps I expected too much, but I was hoping that my kids would be able to tap on a country and hear information about it and perhaps a few words in the native language or the music of the national anthem. But nope. It's mostly animals. I have to admit that my kids (ages 3 and 18 months) really like it. I just wanted it to be more than it is.

And take my rating on the durability with a grain of salt. We've only had it for 3 weeks, so I have no idea. But it seems well constructed.