Our Spectacular Solar System

Many people say space is the final frontier. With the space shuttle program over, some view the era of exploration is over. It\’s not. For the past 50 years we have been sending robotic probes out into the universe and they continue our journey into the great...

Global Mining Atlas

Mapperz pointed us to a fascinating global mining atlas. You can scroll across the planet and explore over 10,000 digs and mining projects. Read an excerpt from their article below: \”[Mining Atlas is] a nice integration of using Google Earth that allows users...

A Seventh Grader Sets the Map Straight

This is the power of teaching geography to our youth! Learn about a seventh grade boy who caught an error on a map hanging in an exhibit in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. excerpt: \”On his first trip to the famed museum, Benjamin Lerman Coady detected...

The United States of Football

The United States of Football infographic Just in time for the Superbowl! We ran across an amazing series of fan loyalty maps that follow team support by county. Be sure to read the full article (excerpt below) to learn more and watch the maps change as the playoffs...

Apps We Love: My Maps Editor

The My Maps Editor app allows you to create a map just like drawing. You can create different kinds of maps, from a simple meeting spot map to the route of a world trip. If you have Google Account, you can edit Google My Maps and Google Fusion Tables with this app....