Melissa & Doug World Map 33 pcs Floor Puzzle
by Melissa & Doug
List Price:
Our Price: $8.99
You Save: $4.00 (31%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $5.00 (click here)
Category: Toy
See more product details
Product Summary
Manufacturer: Melissa & DougBrand: Melissa & Doug
Release Date: 2006-06-12
Model: 446
Product features:
- Illustration of the world map
- 33 piece Jumbo sized floor puzzle
- Helps develop matching skills
- Helps children learn the continents
- Recommended Age Range 6 Years and up
- Melissa & Doug USA Map 51 pcs Floor Puzzle
- Rainforest 100-Piece Floor Puzzle
- Melissa & Doug Human Body 100 pc Floor
- TDC Games Collapsible Puzzle Roll - Up
Toys and Games Reviews of Melissa & Doug World Map 33 pcs Floor Puzzle
Customer Review: Melissa and Doug Attempt to Teach World Geography
Summary: 3 Stars
The Melissa and Doug World Map Puzzle is a large, two feet by three feet puzzle- a large enough size that most will assemble it on the floor or on a large table. A total of thirty- three pieces comprise this puzzle, and this is enough to make it semi- challenging without being too easy. Educational in nature, this world map clearly identifies each of the major continents and oceans, as well as identifying some of the animal species common to world's different regions.
With an educational angle such as this, the Melissa and Doug World Map Puzzle would seem like an excellent puzzle that every child should own. However, there are a few problems with this puzzle and one will be obvious to anyone who opens the box for the first time and begins to assemble the pieces: The inner part of the puzzle does not include interlocking pieces. The frame of the puzzle does include standard, interlocking pieces, but the interior part of the puzzle does not. The interior pieces just lie there, next to each other, causing them to slide around and possibly adding to the frustration of the young person trying to assemble. This is certain to bother parents and children alike.
The second problem I have with this puzzle is less important, but still deserves mentioning, and that would be the lack of labels on the countries and large bodies of water. The only places with names are the seven continents and the major oceans. National boundaries are shown, but there are no names for the countries. Some would say that this would make the puzzle too complicated, but considering this puzzle is aimed at the upper- elementary school ages, I think it would be a wise addition. It would add greatly to the puzzle's educational value.
Looking at the positives, this puzzle is made from thick cardboard and thus the pieces are not likely to break. Also, even though I complained above about the lack of interlocking pieces, I admit that there is one small advantage to this arrangement: Learning the major land masses. Some of the continents have their own, individual pieces and this could help children to learn to associate the full continent with its location on the world map.
In spite of its flaws, the Melissa and Doug World Map Puzzle is still a good puzzle, mainly because it still offers some educational value. This fact alone places it a notch above other puzzles and other toys on the market. The lack of interlocking pieces will annoy many children and parents, but the puzzle still has enough value to recommend.
Description of Melissa & Doug World Map 33 pcs Floor Puzzle
Explore the world with this jumbo-sized, colorful floor puzzle, featuring 33 heavy-grade shape-cut cardboard pieces that are coated on both sides for added durability. Kids will have fun learning world geography on this detailed, educational map puzzle.Floor Puzzles Toys
Toys and Games
Bestsellers in Floor Puzzles Toys
Melissa & Doug Farm Cube PuzzleMelissa & Doug; Toy
Best price: $11.99
Black Bear 50pc Floor PuzzleWild Republic; Wild Republic; Release date: 2006-06-12; Toy
Price in other shops:
T-Rex 50pc Floor PuzzleWild Republic; Wild Republic; Release date: 2006-06-12; Toy
Best price: $12.99
Melissa & Doug Deluxe 100-Piece Rainforest Cardboard Floor PuzzleMelissa & Doug; Melissa & Doug; Release date: 2006-10-04; Toy
Best price: $7.99
Price in other shops:
Game Terrain Video Activity Floor Mat 4' x 6'OneUp Innovations, Inc.; OneUp Innovations, Inc.; Toy
Best price: $198.00
Game Terrain Video Activity Floor Mat 4' x 6'OneUp Innovations, Inc.; OneUp Innovations, Inc.; Toy
WonderFoam® World Map PuzzleChenille Kraft; Chenille Kraft; Toy
Best price: $29.00
Price in other shops:
Puzzle Sponge Bob Squarepants/ FriendsHasbro; Hasbro; Toy
Price in other shops:
Melissa & Doug Giant Fire Truck Floor PuzzleMelissa & Doug; Melissa & Doug; Release date: 2006-06-12; Toy
Best price: $5.28
Price in other shops:
Similar Toys and Games
Melissa & Doug See & SpellMelissa & Doug; Melissa & Doug; Release date: 2006-06-12; Toy
Best price: $9.82
Price in other shops:
Melissa & Doug Space Voyage Jigsaw 48 PieceMelissa & Doug; Melissa & Doug; Toy
Best price: $6.77
Price in other shops:
Melissa & Doug Dinosaurs 48 pcs Floor PuzzleMelissa & Doug; Melissa & Doug; Release date: 2006-06-12; Toy
Best price: $4.00
Price in other shops:
Melissa & Doug Underwater 48-Piece Floor PuzzleMelissa & Doug; Melissa & Doug; Release date: 2006-06-12; Toy
Best price: $4.98
Price in other shops:
Melissa & Doug Human Body 100 pc FloorMelissa & Doug; Melissa & Doug; Release date: 2006-06-12; Toy
Best price: $7.98
Price in other shops:
Melissa & Doug Children of the World Floor 48-Piece Floor PuzzleMelissa & Doug; Melissa & Doug; Toy
Best price: $9.49
Price in other shops:
Melissa & Doug Presidents of The USA Floor Puzzle - 100 PieceMelissa & Doug; Melissa & Doug; Release date: 2008-01-03; Toy
Best price: $8.00
Price in other shops:
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden USA Map PuzzleMelissa & Doug; Melissa & Doug; Toy
Best price: $9.34
Price in other shops:
Melissa & Doug Solar System 48 pcs Floor PuzzleMelissa & Doug; Melissa & Doug; Release date: 2006-06-12; Toy
Best price: $4.94
Price in other shops:
Melissa & Doug USA Map 51 pcs Floor PuzzleMelissa & Doug; Melissa & Doug; Release date: 2006-06-12; Toy
Best price: $5.37
Price in other shops: