1971 Hubbard Living Globe, complete set Utilizing the round sphere for more than just a physical globe, this model is advertised for so much more! A vintage scientific instrument, complete with all accessories to offer the following : Relief Globe Celestial sphere Earth model Green house Weather model Ant Farm (yes, ant farm…) Terrarium Aquarium   Complete with original box and instruction, this versatile “earth kit” was intended to be the answer for budget cuts within the educational system. With that in in mind, we will let the original instruction booklet speak for the product… The set consists of : Original box and instructions. Celestial map Measuring tape also functional as meridian Two clear plastic hemispheres, which can cover Two white plastic relief hemispheres representing earth A disc that also works as a meridian, divided in degrees for longitude and latitude Two blue bases.   History of the manufacture: T.N. Hubbard Scientific Company of Northbrook, Illinois, was a creator and supplier of school and educational scientific instruments, maps and books . Per Library of Congress, the company was formed mid 20 century, c 1954. In 1975, it became part of Spectrum Industries. Unfortunately, with the takeover the company lost the ingenuity and brilliant imagination to produce unique products as the “living globe”   Well packed, this artifact will ship domestic for $15.00, $45.00 world wide   $145    SKU914HUBBKIT71