Maps.com April Newsletter

Welcome to the Maps.com April 2009 Newsletter! In this issue get a great deal on globes, gear up for Earth Day, or just soak up some California sunshine. Read on, enjoy and pass it on to a friend. We hope you'll like this installment of Maps.com's Monthly Newsletter!

Featured — Earth Day!

Earth Day, an annual event since April 22, 1970, has been a cause for celebration, a time for reflection of our place and personal choices on this planet, and a continuing commitment to a cleaner and healthier environment...not to mention a raucous party!


Whether you're going to be at the beach tossing an EarthBall around, waving your Earth Flag at a rally, or just shooting some Globe Marbles with your kids, we have all your Earth Day needs covered!

5 Globe Marbles in a pouch From $16.00	Earth Flags In Three Sizes From $9.00	Inflatable EarthBall From $14.95
Atlas of the World Deluxe Edition From $175.00	World 3 Global View Wall Map From $50.00	Globe Earrings From $15.95

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Special Offer — 15% Off Globes

For a limited time get 15% off the purchase of any Globe. Simply check out with the Promotion Code provided to you in your emailed newsletter to receive your discount. Don't delay—this offer expires April 30th 2009.

Here are the geography products you can really enjoy. A classic earth globe in your office or study will add useful interest to your room, while Classroom Desk Maps and Geography Games and Puzzles will brighten any classroom. Shopping for a gift? This section has unique and special items that everyone will enjoy.

Planet Earth Globe From $389.00	Capital Q Globe-Mint Ocean From $139.95	Newport Globe From $59.99
Austin Globe From $709.99	Silver Earthsphere Globe From $99.00	Marin Globe From $389.95

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Travel Spotlight — California

Nicknamed the "Golden State," California is the third largest state in area after Alaska and Texas. The discovery of gold and the immigration in 1849 of thousands of "forty-niners" in search of the precious metal helped California's admission into the Union in 1850.

Today, California, land of the giant redwoods, has the highest population of any state in the nation and is America's principal agricultural state. It is also the home of Hollywood, the center of America's movie and television industry. Its capital is Sacramento and the state flower is the golden poppy.

Area: 2000 (square miles)

Length: 770 Miles

Width: 250 Miles

Highest Point: 14,494 -- Mt. Whitney

Lowest Point: 282 below sea level -- Death Valley

State parks & beaches: over 270

Persons per square mile, 2000: 217

Resident total population estimate (July 1) 2006: 36,457,549

State Motto: Eureka (I Have Found It)

State Bird: California Valley Quail

California Satellite Wall Map From $75.00	Nor Cal vs. So Cal - A State of Confusion- Wall Map From $50.00	California Wall Map From $85.00	California Road and Recreation Atlas From $24.95
Los Angeles InsideOut Guide From $14.95	San Francisco MapOut Street Map From $7.95	Santa Barbara, California PopOut Street Map From $6.95	Lonely Planet California From $22.99

Click here to see our Map by Area for California

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