With four jigsaw puzzles bound into their pages, these books presents a unique, and uniquely fun, introduction to world history and culture.Each jigsaw book is an innovative design: a large format book with four 96-piece jigsaw puzzles bound into it, each puzzle comprising a page in the book. When assembled, the pieces of each puzzle depict a scene of great natural beauty or historical interest. On the page opposite each puzzle, fascinating titbits are presented through sidebars and illustrations, introducing young explorers to some of the world's most unique regions, natural wonders, and cultural treasures. On each page under the puzzle pieces are mazes and brain-teasers to reinforce the facts on the adjoining page. With their durable quality and unique presentation of information that makes learning fun, the "Alex & Penny" puzzle book is a welcome addition to the literature for kids on world cultures. Teachers, parents, and most of all, kids, will appreciate the ingenious presentation of facts."Alex & Penny Wild West Jigsaw Book" takes the twins along the Oregon Trail. The images on the four puzzles depict a wild and rocky canyon, a breathtaking view of the spectacular Monument Valley, cowboys rounding up wild mustangs, and an aerial view of the Colorado River. On the page under each puzzle are mazes, rebuses, and more, to further reinforce the fun facts and titbits presented on the pages of this book.