A map that not only shows true size comparisons, but also turns the world upside down to challenge North-South perceptions. Based on the popularity of the Peters concept of equal area, we produced a similar map, the Hobo Dyer Projection, which offers less elongation than the Peters map but more compression at the poles. This is the map that President Jimmy Carter used to display his agency's efforts at his Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in December 2002. Prices range from $6 for 11"x17" to $249 for a 64" wide custom map. For larger quantities, special pricing is available to schools and not-for-profit organizations.

This Raleigh Dymaxion (TM) map is a desktop version at 1/4th of the size of the 22''x34'' full-size version we produced. It is perfect for a student desktop map, as it shows the sizes and shapes of the continents accurately. The paper format can be cut up and folded into the 20-sided polyhedron that Fuller started with. Or this size, when laminated, can make a snappy addition to your breakfast table as an exciting placemat. It's educational, as it has a lengthy explanation printed on the reverse side. The text on the map (being reduced in size) is hard to read, but the desktop version has the same vivid colors of the original. Call us for a quote on volume pricing 800-736-1293
Laminated - 11'' x 17'' - Price: $8.95
Laminated - 11'' x 17'' 4-Set - Buy 3 get one free! - Special Price: $26.85
Paper - 11'' x 17'' - Price: $6.00
Paper - 11'' x 17'' 4-Set - Buy 3 get one free! - Special Price: $18.00

[Ages 12+, 500 pieces] A topsy turvy world in 500 pieces! This jigsaw is based on the Hobo Dyer Equal Area Projection, but flipped - so not only does it have countries represented in the correct size in relation to one another (which most maps don't), it turns our normal perception of up and down on its head!
Bonus: Includes a Hobo-Dyer Equal Area 11'' x 17'' paper map and 4 map postcards.

 [Ages 7+, 140 pieces] The perfect combination - educational and entertaining! This puzzle features time zones around the world and flags of the major countries. Included in each box is an up-to-date world fact file, showing the capital, currency, population, major imports and exports and major seacoast of every country.
Great for gifts or the classroom - a wonderful adjunct to global discussions. 
Bonus: Includes a Hobo-Dyer Equal Area 11'' x 17'' paper map and 4 map postcards. Plus a WORLD TIME ZONE MAP (18"x34"). This map also available separately for $8.95. Both the Puzzle and TIME ZONE MAP are on a modified Gall (non-equal area) projection.

Around the World Snap Pack 1
Around the World Snap Pack 2
Around Europe Snap Pack
A fun card game/learning activity that has players shouting ''snap'' when two matching cards are revealed. Each pack features flags, capitals, country names, country shapes and a unique self-checking guide. Deck is also suitable for playing the game Memory. No matter which game you choose, we guarantee that learning basic geography concepts will be a snap! [Ages7+]
Combo also includes a Hobo-Dyer Equal Area 11'' x 17'' paper map and our unique Self-Esteem Passport. A $27.90 value for only $19.95

Atlas Adventures is the exciting world discovery game where players have to be first to build a world map. But beware! Continents or oceans may have to be traded with other players and advanced players have to answer challenging multiple-choice questions.
This multi-level game is great for all the family to play together. All contents are in English, French, German and Spanish. Added bonus: Includes a paper Hobo-Dyer Equal Area World Map.

Get a clear-blue view of the earth's land masses. Try all sizes of these attractive and durable inflatable globes. A great way to learn about the world we live in! 

All orders include a free Hobo-Dyer equal area map ($6 value).

Who says learning isn't supposed to be fun? Introduce children to geography with these attractive and durable inflatable globes. A great way to learn about the world we live in! Available in a variety of sizes.

All orders include a free Hobo-Dyer equal area map ($6 value).

Three of our most popular laminated wall maps, each individually packaged in plastic gift tubes with colorful and informative tube-top labels. Just tie a bow on them and they're ready to go. An engaging and provocative present. Great for graduation gifts.

• The Peters Map
• The Population Map
• What's Up? South! Map
• Plus a Special Bonus: Hobo-Dyer World Map
  laminated 11" x 17" placemat (two sided: one side north-up, one side south-up)

Teachers and seminar presenters will appreciate this mind-expanding handout. On the back, the question is posed, ''Are you ready for a new world view?'' There's also a short explanation of the Peters Projection and URLs for more information.    10 Pack - $8.00       100 Pack - $40.00

Front of postcard reads, "The Population Map: Each country is shown proportional to its population. Each square of the grid on the map represents a million people. From the perspective of population, China is the biggest country in the world! India is not far behind. The USA is the third largest. Can you guess number four?"    A great, thought-provoking handout.      10 Pack - $8.00    100 Pack - $40.00

This Raleigh Edition of the Dymaxion map was first designed in Raleigh, North Carolina, by R. Buckminster Fuller in 1954 in his office there. The postcard has the map alone without the surrounding material. The back of the postcard has a web reference for seeing the poyhedron unfold to a flat map. A great postcard. A great seminar handout. Bucky fans can email us for a quote on larger quantities.   10 Pack - $8.00      100 Pack - $40.00     Larger quantities email odtstore@odt.org    Order the 22" x 34" map HERE

This is Steve Waterman's beautiful butterfly projection. It is a polyhedron based on the mathematics of the close packing of spheres. It may well be the best representation of shapes and sizes.    10 Pack - $8.00        100 Pack - $40.00

A New Teaching Resource - a world map with Mecca at the center. Front of the postcard explains, "... On this new world map the direction of Mecca and the shortest distance between Mecca and any other place in the world is easily measured by a straight line..."     10 Pack - $8.00       100 Pack - $40.00

Intrigue your friends with this great conversation-starter. Oversized magnet with sturdy 10 ml lamination. Attaches to any metallic surface. Great for your refrigerator or office file cabinet. Also available in the Population Map, the Waterman Butterfly Map, or Mecca-centered Map. Same images as found on our map postcards. Makes a great holiday stocking stuffer.   Peters Map Magnet (4 x 6) Price: $5.00     
Peters Map Magnet (4 x 6) - 5 for the price of 4 - Price: $20.00

Intrigue your friends with this great conversation-starter. Oversized magnet with sturdy 10 mil lamination. Attaches to any metallic surface. Great for your refrigerator or office file cabinet. Also available in the Peters Map, the Waterman Butterfly Map, or Mecca-centered Map. Same images as found on our map postcards. Makes a great holiday stocking stuffer.
Population Map Magnet - (4 x 6) - Price: $5.00
Population Map Magnet - (4 x 6) - 5 for the price of 4 - Price: $20.00

Intrigue your friends with this great conversation-starter. Oversized magnet with sturdy 10 mil lamination. Attaches to any metallic surface. Great for your refrigerator or office file cabinet. Also available in the Population Map, the Peters Map, or Mecca-centered Map. Same images as found on our map postcards. Makes a great holiday stocking stuffer. Waterman Butterfly Map Magnet (4 x 6) Price: $5.00
Waterman Butterfly Map Magnet (4 x 6) - 5 for the price of 4 - Price: $20.00

This Raleigh Edition of the Dymaxion map was first designed in Raleigh, North Carolina, by R. Buckminster Fuller in 1954 in his office there. The magnet has the map alone without the surrounding material. The back of the magnet has a web reference for seeing the poyhedron unfold to a flat map. A great gift. A great door prize. Also a great holiday stocking stuffer.  Dymaxion map Magnet (4 x 6) Price: $5.00
Dymaxion map Map Magnet (4 x 6) - 5 for the price of 4 - Price: $20.00

Intrigue your friends with this great conversation-starter. Oversized magnet with sturdy 10 mil lamination. Attaches to any metallic surface. Great for your refrigerator or office file cabinet. Also available in the Population Map, the Peters Map, or Waterman Butterfly Map. Same images as found on our map postcards. Makes a great holiday stocking stuffer.
Mecca-centered Map Magnet (4 x 6) Price: $5.00
Mecca-centered Map Magnet (4 x 6) - 5 for the price of 4 - Price: $20.00

One of each map magnet: Peters, Population, Waterman Butterfly, Mecca-Centered. Having a hard time choosing among our fascinating map magnets?  Order our Magnet Sampler. A great gift for that map-aficionado in your life. Choose from the standard set (pictured at left) or select the option of a Dymaxion magnet to replace the Mecca-centered one (one penny extra for this selection). 
Four (one of each 4'' x 6'' magnets) - Special Price: $15.00 (a $5 savings)

The view of earth from 23,000 miles out in space as the Apollo flight coasted to the moon, December 1972. A remarkable image of our home that never fails to both delight and touch us at our very core. As the creator of EarthSeals, Paul Hoffman says, '' Words divide. Pictures unite.''  50 stickers - $6.00
200 stickers for the price of 150 - $18.00

The view of earth from 23,000 miles out in space as the Apollo flight coasted to the moon, December 1972. A remarkable image of our home that never fails to both delight and touch us at our very core. As the creator of EarthSeals, Paul Hoffman says, '' Words divide. Pictures unite.''  50 stickers - $7.50
200 stickers for the price of 150 - $22.50

The view of earth from 23,000 miles out in space as the Apollo flight coasted to the moon, December 1972. A remarkable image of our home that never fails to both delight and touch us at our very core. As the creator of EarthSeals, Paul Hoffman says, '' Words divide. Pictures unite.''

• One hundred 1.125'' Africa & Antarctica
• One hundred 2'' Eastern Hemisphere

The visionary Buckminster Fuller designed this map to help us recognize that "we're all astronauts aboard a little spaceship called Earth." This projection minimizes the distortion of size and shape. The peel-off back has detailed background information. Can be used by teachers and seminar presenters as a great handout.
Note: The actual sticker shows the oceans quite a bit darker than the image on the web -- so there is less contrast between the oceans and the land.
See the Dymaxion 4"x6" postcards for a different image of the Dymaxion World, color-coded based on mean annual low temperatures (circa 1954).    Individual stickers @ $3 each.