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Jigsaw Puzzles: Maps of the USA

By Dave Fisher, About.com

These jigsaw puzzles are an excellent way for children to develop hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills, while teaching them the basic notions of geography. Most are designed with preschoolers in mind, though some are meant for puzzlers of middle school age. For more floor puzzles, check out Floor Puzzles - Main Index.

U.S. Foam Map Puzzle

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Encourage your child to discover the states and their capitals, landmarks, and wildlife of the U.S.A. with this vibrant map puzzle. Ages 3 to 8.

USA Map Floor Puzzle

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Kids will have fun learning about the 50 states with this jumbo-sized floor puzzle featuring colorful heavy-grade cardboard pieces. By Melissa and Doug. Size: 36 x 24 in. 51 pcs. For ages 6 and up.

USA States and Capitals

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Learn about the U.S. states and their capitals with this See-Inside frame puzzle by Ravensburger. Size 12 3/4 x 9 5/8 in. 63 pcs.

USA Magnetic Puzzle Map

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Place the magnetic state onto its corresponding color and shape on the metal playboard, or for a bigger challenge, put it together on your refrigerator or other metal surface. Manufacturer: Ata-Boy, Inc. Size: 16.5 x 10.75 in. 70 pieces

Map of the United States Jigsaw Puzzle

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For older puzzlers, a 500-piece puzzle of the United States. Fun for all ages. Manufacturer: Melissa & Doug. 500 pcs.

USA Map Wooden Sound Puzzle

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Kids will enjoy playing with this wooden map puzzle. When pieces are correctly placed into the puzzle frame, sounds will play. By Melissa & Doug. Ages 5 and up

Woodshop Toys ™ U.S. Map Puzzle

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Make learning states' names and their capitals fun with this colorful 45-piece wooden puzzle. Pieces are marked with the names of states; lift them up to see the capitals. By Learning Resources. Size: 15.75 x 11.75 in. Ages 4 to 8.

The 50 States Book and Magnetic Puzzle Map

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Kids will have fun rearranging (and then correcting) America's 50 states with this 45-piece magnetic puzzle. They'll also enjoy learning with the 48-page fact book. Underneath the puzzle is another map showing the topography of the U.S.A. From Reader's Digest. Size: 12 x 8.25 in. Ages 6 to 10.

LeapFrog USA Floor Puzzle

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This colorful 48-piece floor puzzle presents the states of the Union along with fun facts about them. Manufacturer: LeapFrog. Ages 5 and up

Fit-a-State Puzzle

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This jigsaw puzzle features double-thick Lauri Crepe Rubber states that fit into a recessed rubber puzzle frame. Individual pieces for all 50 states and full-size assembly pattern with state names and capitals. By Lauri Toys. Ages 5 and up.

Wooden USA Map Puzzle

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This puzzle is a great way for kids to learn about the states and their capitals. The wooden pieces are shaped like each state and feature state nicknames on each piece! State population, motto, size, capital and year of statehood are featured on back. By Melissa & Doug. Size 18 x 12 in. Ages 5 and up

Faces and Places of the USA Jigsaw Puzzle

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In this jigsaw puzzle, the puzzle pieces are cut to the shape of the state. Comes with a thirty-two page guidebook about the "faces and places" of the U.S.A. Manufacturer: Great American Puzzle Factory. Size: 18 x 24 in. 100 pcs.

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