4D Cityscape USA History Over Time Puzzle

Retail price: $39.99
Our price: $39.99

Ages: 8+

Grades: 3rd+

Availability: Due to limited availability this product is only available as part of a curriculum kit.

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Product Code: 127-110

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4D Cityscape USA History Over Time Puzzle

Wow, a geography puzzle with a history tutorial built-in! The 4-D Cityscape USA History Over Time Puzzle is a unique 4-D puzzle that enables you to incorporate the fourth dimension of time as you piece together the growth of the USA.


Layers Help Illustrate the Passage of Time

The first layer of the USA History Over Time Puzzle comprises 806 cardboard pieces and details the territorial expansions from 1783 to the 1900s. The second layer is made of sixty-five pieces of dense foam, including mountain layers, assembled on top of the territorial expansions. Follow the included time poster to assemble and learn the sequence and dates of statehood. This layer presents the United States as we currently know them.


Puzzle Includes 3-D Historic Buildings and Monuments.

Finally, and probably a universal favorite, is placing USA History Over Time Puzzle's ninety-three 3-D historical buildings and monuments in the puzzle in the order that they were constructed. First, snap the pieces free from their plastic bases. Then, using the 4-D Cityscape Time Poster, match the item to the model's picture, locate the correct placement on the puzzle, and insert the model into the foam base.


Watch History Unfold Before Your Eyes

Models include The Alamo, Fort Gibson, Hoover Dam, and many more. Fun, challenging, educational, and memorable, the 4D Cityscape USA History Over Time Puzzle allows your entire family to see the defining moments in history unfolding before your very eyes!

 

From the Manufacturer:
4D Cityscape USA puzzle allows you to build the history of the USA over the 4th Dimension of Time. Starting with the base layer, our unique jigsaw play showcases the evolution of the USA - based on territorial expansion from the year 1783 to 1900’s.

You then assemble the 2nd layer “modern” jigsaw map - which showcases the formation all 50 states in a time sequence based on each State’s date of established statehood. The third layer is constructed using the 4D Time Poster where 93 of the most famous US monuments & buildings are placed into the puzzle in the order that they were constructed.

The puzzle includes 93 plastic building replicas that depict the Country as far back as 1450 to modern day. The puzzle includes such iconic structures as Arches National Park, Mount Rushmore, and the St. Louis Arch.

The buildings fit into pre-cut holes in a traditional 2D jigsaw puzzle that form the country’s layout and Rocky Mountains.

The product includes a Time Poster that directs you through time as you rebuild America’s famous history.
Features


  • Finished puzzle measures about 26" x 17" x 2.5" tall
  • Over 900 pieces

  • Publisher: 4D Cityscape
    Our Age Recommendation: 8+
    Publisher Age Recommendation: 14+
    Faith-Based: No

    Contains:
  • 806 cardboard pieces form base map
  • 65 dense foam pieces (including mountains)
  • 93 plastic building and monument replicas
  • Timeline poster
  • Instructions

  • Awards and Endorsements:
    2013 Toy of the Year
    2013 TOY Award
    2012 Parents' Choice Recommended
    2011 Toy of the Year Nominee! Japan & Holland
    2010 Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products Winner
    Gift of the Year Winner

    CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
    4D Cityscape USA History Over Time Puzzle Review by Flanders Family Homelife

    review by Flanders Family Homelife

    ”We took about 5 days in all to finish the entire puzzle. The process was very educational, as we were able to see the country grow before our very eyes.”

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    4D Cityscape USA History Over Time Puzzle Review by Flanders Family Homelife

    review by Flanders Family Homelife

    ”The idea is that you would assemble this 4D map in stages. First, you’d put together the states – as they were claimed as territories, in historical order. Second, you’d finish each state as it became an official state with a different layer of foam puzzle. Next, you’d add in monuments and memorials in 4D fashion – in time order as well.”

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    Customer Reviews

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    A.P.
    Challenging

    It has been challenging, but great for learning.

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    Ashley
    Awesome history and geography puzzle!

    My 11 year old son loves putting puzzles together, and this is one of his favorites. It is quite challenging, but so fulfilling once built. I love that it contains history and geography elements. My son is very hands-on, so this has really reinforced his leaning.

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    Tatyana L.
    Cool 4-D puzzle!

    My kids enjoyed putting the puzzle together. Anything hands-on activities will help remember where each state located in the map. The puzzle by far the best !

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    Hayes
    Intense

    This puzzle is intense. The bottom layer is a full sized jigsaw puzzle that will take quite a long time to build. The next two layers go up much faster.

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    dedra m.
    Love the Layers

    This puzzle is amazing! The multi-layered format really adds a neat element and challenge. We learned a lot while putting it together.