GIFT GUIDE 2009
High School Gifts
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best high school products that will build your teen's brain, as well as being chock full of fun. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
Bento 2
Whether it's keeping track of assignments, logging miles while training for a marathon, or organizing To-Dos, this mini personal database makes it easy to collect, search, and display information on the go.
Flag Football Set
Nothing says good, outdoor fun like a game of flag football, and this classic set delivers. It's made for two teams of five players, and contains five yellow and five red belts.
Trash to Treasure
With this crafty kit your teen can repurpose her stretched out, pilled or undersized wool garments into a felted bag, fairy slippers, and mittens.
iTunes Gift Card
When most people hear iTunes, they think music. But there's a ton available beyond the beat--from political podcasts to college lectures, NASA videos to The New Yorker.
Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd
Ridiculously witty and entertaining, Geektastic is chock-full of laughs, Comic-Con humor and real-world drama. Despite the abundance of Klingons, Vulcans, droids and the like that populate the book, thereâs something deeply human about each of the stories in this quirky collection.
The Knife of Never Letting Go
The mix of mystery, science fiction, action and adventure in this pulse-pounding, suspenseful thriller will keep reluctant readers of both sexes glued to the page.
Flip Mino Camcorder
This pocket-sized camcorder has the all the technology your teen needs to document the world around her and share her own stories in high-quality video.
The Indie Rock Coloring Book
If your teen loves the indie tones of such bands as Devendra Banhart, Iron and Wine, and the Shins, or if indie rock is just getting on her radar, this whimsical coloring book is the perfect gift.
Fire
Filled with action, politics, romance and deeply-felt thought and emotion, Fire is a great read for teens beginning to own their powers and emotions, and for readers of all ages looking for a well-balanced adventure.
Wits and Wagers
Think Trivial Pursuit crossed with roulette and spiced with an extra dose of social studies and math practice, and youâve got this fun group game for four to twenty players.
Artist Trading Cards
Artist trading cards, or ATCs, are miniature works of art built to be swapped.
Colour a Month Daily Planner
There's something about Moleskine. The classic line of pocket notebooks never seems to go out of style, and this colorful monthly planner is no exception.
Livemocha
Enter Mocha Live, a website that's like a marriage between Facebook and Berlitz. Online language lessons merge with a social networking component that allows your child to practice with native speakers in a fun and safe environment, a cool way to get her hooked on language.
The Goldsmith's Daughter
This page-turner brings to life the final days of the Aztec empire and the beginning of the Spanish conquest of the Americas.
Walls Notebook
This unique notebook transforms the iconic obstacle into anything but, with page upon page of eye-catching walls that invite you to draw, brainstorm and create.
Jumbulaya
Get jumbled up with words with this clever board game! Similar to Scrabble, each player is assigned a set of letter tiles to arrange on the board to form words.
