Now the red planet is yours to hug and hold--or to hurl, hang, study, or use as a pillow. The shell of this soft, stuffed, approximately 8-inch-diameter sphere bears a printed map of Mars, showing large craters, small craters, winding valleys, and other landforms. Made of a polyester/cotton fabric, the shell has a convenient sewn-in hanging loop. A great gift for kids, students, teachers, and astronomy buffs, this huggable learning tool and conversation piece comes complete with a Mars information sheet. --Ava Natov
This increasingly popular item from the Hugg-A-Planet line is the most detailed globe of Mars available. Over 400 identified features, among them large and small craters, winding valleys, Plantia (Plains), Mons (Mountains). Information from NASA's Mariner and Viking 1&2 missions. Mars is proportional to the Hugg-A-Planet. These planets are made with a 70% cotton stuffing recycled from the garment trade in Vermont, USA.