Question 1

Are the puzzle pieces individual states, except for some of the small new england states?  Too many of the states puzzles have puzzle pieces with no relationship to the states.

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The puzzle pieces are each individual state. The New England states are a little confusing because they are separate state pieces but not marked on the actual piece, they are labeled on the board. (So for example you have one of the smaller states like Vermont and it is just this little green piece with an arrow to the side of the map that says Vermont. ) All the larger states are labeled and include a picture of something signature from that state. Also, when a piece is lifted it reveals the capital of that state on the board beneath. Also, on the very back of the puzzle the states are listed alphabetically with each state bird, capital, population, size of the state, flower and motto. Hope this helps! :)

Question 2

dimentions?

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Do you mean...dimensions?   12x16

Question 3

Where is puzzle made is it lead free

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It does not say on the puzzle itself, so I looked it up for you on their website (MelissaAndDoug.com). It's item "USA Map Jigsaw Puzzle #3797." They list all of their product info on their site. Amazing. It says made in Jiangsu/China and certifies "We, Melissa & Doug LLC, declare that the above designated product is in conformitywith the following CPSC product safety regulation, as applicable:􀂉 CPSIA 101/16 CFR 1303 Lead in Paint & Surface Coatings􀂉 CPSIA 101- Lead in Substrate of Children's Products􀂉 16 CFR 1500.19 - CPSA Labeling (small parts, etc)􀂉 CPSIA 106 - ASTM F963-11 Toy Safety Specification􀂉 CPSIA 108 - Phthalates in Children's Products􀂉 16 CFR 1500.44 - Flammability􀂉 16 CFR 1500.48 & .49 - Sharp points/Edges􀂉 16 CFR Part 1501 Small PartsThe site lists the test date as 08/13 and even has the name/contact info of the person holding the test records. The map also has a label on the back that says it is "California 93120 compliant for formaldehyde, phase 2"I hope that helps!

Question 4

does it have a wooden backing

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It does have a wooden backing with the name of the states and details associated with each state (ie//Capital, population, Size, Flower, Bird and Motto).  The only thing to be aware of, as some other reviewers pointed out, is that some of the smaller states don't have a designated piece or even a piece with a name on it.  For example, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, etc...those types of states have the state names on the actual puzzle board but the piece is almost a filler.  That being said, I have yet to see US puzzle that has designated pieces for those smaller states.

ASIN	B000RMZSYE
Additional Features	Portable
Age Range Description	Kid
Best Sellers Rank	#5,388 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #104 in Jigsaw Puzzles
Brand Name	Melissa & Doug
Color	Multi-color
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,244)
Educational Objective	Motor Skill, Shape Recognition, Stategic Thinking
Global Trade Identification Number	00000772037976
Included Components	U.S.A. Map Wooden Puzzle
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	0.35 x 11.75 x 15.5 inches
Item Dimensions L x W	11.75"L x 15.5"W
Item Shape	Rectangular
Item Type Name	Puzzles for Kids
Item Weight	0.4 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Melissa & Doug
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	144.0
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	60.0
Manufacturer Part Number	3797
Manufacturer Warranty Description	No Warranty
Material Type	Wood
Model Number	3797
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Operation Mode	Manual
Play Activity Location	Floor
Power Source	Battery
Product Style	U.S.A. Map Wooden Puzzle
Puzzle Type	Jigsaw
Size	1 EA
Skill Level	All
Sub Brand	Doug
Subject Character	Dinosaur
Supported Battery Types	No batteries required
Theme	Geography
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Unit Count	1.0 Count

Melissa & Doug USA Map Wooden Puzzle (45 pcs)

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