Question 1

Is New Mexico famous for Mexicans with huge sombreros leaning on saguaros?

Accepted Answer

Thank you for your question. I was going to purchase the puzzle until I read your question. The correct answer is "NO".  It is common knowledge among most people that a photo of a Mexican wearing a Sombrero leaning against anything like a cactus or a wall is generally seen as a negative stereotype and demeaning to the Mexican culture. It is meant to portray Mexicans as lazy. Amazon should remove this puzzle from it's site or they will be responsible for perpetuating this negative cultural stereotype.

Question 2

Is there a way to oder a complete set of states without the board?  This is for instances when multiple pieces are missing or damaged?

Accepted Answer

The Learning Journey can supply you with extra pieces.  Please call us at 1.877.839.3969, or go through our website www.tlji.com to place your order.

Question 3

What is the material of this puzzle? Is it made of wood or something else?

Accepted Answer

It is not made from wood.  The puzzle base is made of multiple layers of pressed material.  The puzzle pieces are made from a single layer of that same material.

Question 4

It indicates there are 40 pieces, but there are 50 states. are some of the states joined together? thinking maybe the smaller ones in new england?

Accepted Answer

The sizing of the puzzle is such that the New England States and New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. are sacrificed, without discrete puzzle pieces and state names and D.C. identified on discrete puzzle pieces. There are 40 puzzle pieces for the 50 states and Washington, D.C.
West Virginia and Virginia are one puzzle piece, with colors designating shapes.
Arguably, there is little if any learning value regarding the shapes of these states and D.C.; they are sacrificed.

ASIN	B00CI8FIRW
Additional Features	Portable
Age Range Description	36 months to 144 months
Best Sellers Rank	#72,803 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #1,630 in Jigsaw Puzzles
Brand Name	The Learning Journey
Color	red
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,924)
Educational Objective	Creative Thinking
Global Trade Identification Number	00657092501726
Included Components	puzzle board and pieces
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	38.1 x 27.9 x 0.1 centimeters
Item Dimensions L x W	27.9L x 38.1W centimeters
Item Shape	Rectangular
Item Type Name	USA Map Puzzle
Manufacturer	The Learning Journey International
Manufacturer Part Number	501726
Manufacturer recommended age	5 - 6 years
Material Type	Recycled Material
Material Type Free	Not Wood or Non-Wood
Model Number	501726
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Number of Pieces	40
Number of Players	1
Operation Mode	Manual
Play Activity Location	Floor
Power Source	Manual
Product Style	USA Map Puzzle
Puzzle Type	Assembly & Disassembly
Set Name	USA
Size	40
Skill Level	Beginner
Subject Character	American
Theme	Map
UPC	657092501726 572050210307 793631304707 885312820481 787799754924 885442924929 885872813114 885742211057
Unit Count	1 Count

The Learning Journey Lift & Learn USA Map Puzzle

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