Professor Maxwell's VR Atlas – Kids Geography & STEM Kit (Abacus Brands)

Overview

Professor Maxwell's VR Atlas blends a 144-page illustrated world atlas with immersive AR and VR experiences, turning travel into a dynamic learning journey. This comprehensive kit invites young explorers to virtually visit landmarks, destinations, cities, cultures, currencies, and cuisines—engaging the senses through vivid visuals and hands-on activities.

Inside the kit

• AR and VR content that brings pages to life, from ancient ruins to coral reefs
• Hands-free VR goggles included for comfortable, immersive viewing
• A complete set of tactile materials: 3D puzzles, a scratch map for travel tracking, a passport with stamps, and more
• Numerous games and activities designed to blend tangible play with digital exploration

What you’ll explore

• Geography, history, and science behind landscapes, architecture, and natural wonders
• Topography of deserts and mountains, iconic structures, and oceanography of reefs
• Country populations, currencies, greetings, and basic phrases in local languages

How it works: download the free mobile app, place your smartphone in the included goggles, and pick a page to begin. Trigger hotspots to zoom into features, then switch to VR to look around as if you were there. The blend of tangible and digital activities supports flexible, self-paced learning across different spaces.

Real-life use cases include a quiet session at home exploring ancient sites, preparing for a trip with a family planning activity, or a classroom activity that ties geography to history, science, and art. While results vary, many learners may experience increased engagement and better recall by connecting visuals with hands-on projects, language snippets, and local context.