Swiss Army SwissChamp Pocket Knife, $68.90
A good pocket knife can see you through a lot of situations! This small, sturdy model comes with 32 tools (from screwdriver, to scissors, wire stripper, and more!), and is a great tool to have on a camping trip, hike, or fishing expedition.
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Robot Building for Teens, $16.51-$17.40
If your teen is into computers, technology, and tinkering, this will teach her how to build robots with cool projects like “Digital Brain Robot,” “Bug Bot,” and “Runaway Robot.” Get the nuts and bolts from design, to creating a prototype, and where to buy materials and then program your finished robot to do what you ask.
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The Cookbook for Teens, $7.85
This book is a fabulous introduction for teens who like to cook. Learn everything from prep to grocery shopping techniques, and then create yummy pizzas, pastas, soups, and more.
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7 Wonders, $36.85
This game uses the seven wonders of the world, and turns players into the leaders as they gather resources and come up with strategies to develop commercial routes and gain military supremacy. It’s not educational per se, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spark a conversation about the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus or the Great Pyramid of Giza while you’re at it!
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Q&A a Day for Me: A 3-Year Journal for Teens, $12.54
It’s actually pretty cool that this journal is formatted to span three years. I mean, think how much will change by the time your 14-year-old turns 17?! This Q&A themed diary will prompt teens to jot down what’s really going on in their lives, every day for a year. The next year, flip back to the first page and answer the questions again, and then do it again on year three. They’ll be amazed how much (or how little!) has changed!
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Custom iPhone Case, $8
Let your 14-year-old show off his personal style with a super cool custom designed iPhone case. You can choose from different designs, quotes, photos, doodles, and more.
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