{"product_id":"latitude-longitude-puzzle-map","title":"Latitude \u0026 Longitude Puzzle Map","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, hands-on introduction to the lines that map our world. This world map is a puzzle base that 72 reversible pieces fit into like a grid. The front of each piece shows that part of the world—continents and oceans—along with the major lines of latitude and longitude. Flip a piece over and its coordinates are printed on the back, so a child can match a piece to its place, or read a set of coordinates and hunt for where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it on its own or alongside any geography curriculum to build a hands-on understanding of the Equator, Prime Meridian, hemispheres, the tropics, and the polar circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eMontessori colored continents\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the traditional continent colors, or \u003cstrong\u003eblack continents\u003c\/strong\u003e for a simpler, classic look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWays to use it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch each piece to its place on the map, then flip it to check the coordinates on the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead a coordinate aloud and search for the piece it belongs to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the hemispheres, the Equator and Prime Meridian, the tropics, and the polar circles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSort the continents and trace the lines of latitude and longitude with a finger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI suggest using our \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.treasuresfromjennifer.com\/products\/wood-display-stand-large\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLarge Display Stand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for propping up your map. The pieces are pocketed deeply enough to stay in place while at a gentle angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- - - - - - -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: 20.5 inches wide x 11.5 inches tall. Pieces are 1.4 inches wide (the right-side column is 0.7 inches); piece heights vary by coordinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCLUDES: Base and 72 reversible puzzle pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMATERIALS: Maple Wood. Printed with ink. Sealed with a durable lacquer finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasures From Jennifer","offers":[{"title":"Montessori Colored","offer_id":48859180499199,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":48859180531967,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/5267\/1021\/files\/MapPuzzleLatitudeLongitude-Montessori2_ff9300ac-cacc-441c-ab0f-fcdf7cd05223.png?v=1784570841","url":"https:\/\/www.treasuresfromjennifer.com\/products\/latitude-longitude-puzzle-map","provider":"Treasures From Jennifer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}