This wooden set includes 3 scenic habitat cards and 26 magnetic wooden play pieces for creating imaginative combinations! The 3 habitats are Farm, Ocean, and African Plains. The set includes a sturdy, magnetic board and carrying case with easy-zip back pocket. Great for travel. Provides hours of play. To play you just slide one of the three habitat scenes into the wooden frame, sort the magnets to find the appropriate animals for each habitat, and create a beautiful picture on the background you choose. Ages 3 and up.

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Melissa & Doug are great

1-21-2009 - by GMa Sue from Lincoln, NE

Every magnetic piece must fit within the frame. Three-year-old selected favorite places for animals to go immediately - may change them and put bird by pool for a drink but it must go back to its place.

Multiple Intelligences

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Math-Logical

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Interpersonal

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Naturalist

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