The Puzzle Map of South America (G 040-1) is a color-coded wooden puzzle in which each country lifts out individually by a small knob, giving children in the 6–9 plane a concrete, hands-on entry point into political geography. It pairs naturally with the map of North America and supports the cultural curriculum sequence as children move from continent folders toward more detailed regional study. Having a dedicated South America puzzle in your classroom allows children to work independently on country identification and prepares them for follow-up work with flags, capitals, and land and water research.