An educational puzzle is the perfect way to learn and have fun at the same time. Not only do puzzles help to build skills like spacial relationships, but when they are of great things like US states, they also help to learn the states! This wood puzzle is of the state of Illinois is made from 1/8 inch handypanel board (see below). The Illinois puzzle is 30 pieces. The front is natural wood. The back of the puzzle has a Berkshire Bowls oak leaf and web address. The faces of the wood puzzle are finished with satin polyurethane finish for extra durability. The puzzle is a little over 10 inches high and about 5.75 inches wide. The exact cut of the pieces and the grain of the wood may vary since each puzzle is unique.

There are two versions of all state puzzles at this time. They are the same size and both have natural wood grain as a background. Version 1 is pure wood grain with no markings (like this puzzle). This makes completion of the puzzle more difficult since you have to go by the edge of the state and no labels. Version 2 has the state name and capital (with a star denoting its location) stamped on the face of the puzzle. Both puzzles are finished in a satin polyurethane to prevent premature wear on the puzzle.

If you do not see the state you would like, please ask. We rotate stock in and out, so, your state might not be in the store at the moment, but, available. In addition (for the same reason) if you do not see the version of the state that you would like (labeled vs. unlabeled) again, please ask. None of these puzzles (version or US state) would be considered a special order.

If you are looking for foreign countries (foreign countries to the US) you may also inquire about those. They would be special orders, however, we could make such a puzzle.

Facts about Illinois:

- Capital is Springfield, IL
- Illinois is the 25th largest state size wise.
- Although Abraham Lincoln is often associated with Illinois as his home state, he was not born there. Ronald Reagan, however, was on February 6, 1911.
- There are 102 counties in Illinois.
- The state bird is the Cardinal
- The state insect is the Monarch Butterfly
- The Illinois state tree is the white oak
* Handypanel wood is similar to plywood in that it it is multiple thin sheets of wood lamenated together. In working with this type of wood, we have found that it delivers pretty grain patterns and sturdy construction, which is especially important in the case of puzzles which can have several delicate tabs and protrusions. All puzzles constructed from handypanel are finished on the front and back face with polyurethane. The edges of the pieces are not finished. This construction allows for years of normal use.