A multi-layer toy having at least one outer layer adjacent a planar layer or a ball where both the outer layer and the adjacent planar layer or ball each contain related information such that, in play, the information on the outer layer is made to align with the related information on the adjacent planar layer or ball. The information can comprise depictions of objects, things, characters, animals, or words, for a matching game, or the information can comprise numbers for a counting or mental math game. The toy is preferably sized to be hand-held.

A multi-layer toy having at least one outer layer adjacent a planar layer or a ball where both the outer layer and the adjacent planar layer or ball each contain related information such that, in play, the information on the outer layer is made to align with the related information on the adjacent planar layer or ball. The information can comprise depictions of objects, things, characters, animals, or words, for a matching game, or the information can comprise numbers for a counting or mental math game. The toy is preferably sized to be hand-held.

A national-flags jigsaw puzzle globe and its jigsaw puzzle structure are provided. The globe includes a supporting frame and a rotatable cube structure connected thereof. Each surface plate of the cube structure includes a plurality of installing holes for the puzzle pieces. Each puzzle piece has a national flag picture to represent the country. The country's information, such as the country's name, may be displayed on the surface plates near to the installing hole. The backside of the puzzle piece has a protruding structure with unique profile, and the sidewall of the installing holes has the corresponding profile. Therefore, the puzzle piece only can be fitted to the corresponding installing hole. Thus, the relationship of the country's information and the national flag picture is enhanced with an entertaining and informative manner.