Last Updated on November 11, 2023 by Randy Paes
Women in Science
This illustrated encyclopedia celebrates 50 women who have contributed greatly to the field of science. With amazing illustrations, the book features a cutesy layout with one page dedicated for each woman. The obstacles these women faced make their achievements all the more impressive. You’ll learn about everyone from Jane Goodall to Grace Hopper. It’s the perfect gift for your future scientist.
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 Starter Kit 
The Raspberry Pi has quickly become one of the most popular DIY computer kits. It’s amazing that this tiny sized computer is at the heart of many DIY projects. The best way to get started using it is with this kit that contains everything you need including several projects to get your feet wet.
Arduino Super Starter Kit
Arduino boards can be used to create everything from DIY robots to even wearable tech. This starter set contains 22 lessons, which are a great introduction to learning and programming electrical circuits.
LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor 51515
Who doesn’t love building stuff out of Legos? The Lego Mindstorms EV3 is the most advanced Lego set ever, letting anybody build and program robots. There are a number of ways you can control and program your robot. In the past, you would have to use a personal computer to program the robot’s brain but now you can even use a tablet.
Makey Makey
Makey Makey is an electronic board with alligator clips on it. When you clip the alligator clips to an object like a piece of fruit, it turns the object into an input device for your computer. Imagine a banana piano or video game controller made entirely out of playdough. It’s all up to your imagination.
Elenco Deluxe Learn to Solder Kit
Before you start creating your own DIY electronic projects, you are going to have to learn how to solder. For many people this is a huge stumbling block. This introductory kit walks beginners through the whole process with a course like structure. The final test is soldering the practice board with the included soldering iron.
Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope
With an 114mm lens and an f/4 focal length, this portable telescope is perfect for budding astronomers. For its small size, it performs remarkably well. You’ll get deep sky views and might even be able to catch a glimpse of planets near Earth. Setup time is nearly instant as you can simply use it on any tabletop.
AmScope B120C Binocular Compound Microscope
With a 2500X magnification, this compound microscope has enough power to magnify the smallest details on plant and bloods cells. You will even be able to see single cell amoebas. In fact, it is so powerful that it could be used for college level microbiology.
Make Electronics
If you ever wanted to learn how basic electronics work, this book teaches you all the fundamentals through 25 hands on projects. Who knew that learning about electricity, circuits, and components could be explained so clearly? Throughout the book, you will be encouraged to experiment.
Advanced Professional Rock Tumbler Kit
Have you ever wondered where jewelry comes from? Does she love collecting rocks? Now she can take rocks and polish them into smooth gemstones with this rock tumbling kit. This complete kit comes with half a pound of rough rocks, a rock tumbler, jewelry fasteners, and a detailed how to guide.
La Crosse Wireless Forecast Station
Wouldn’t it be cool to be able to predict the weather in your location? Now you don’t even have to be a meteorologist. Not only does this digital weather station monitor both the temperature inside and outside, but can forecast the weather. Simply install the sensor it comes with outside of your house and it can forecast the weather by detecting drops in the barometric pressure.
Garden Republic Indoor Herb Garden Starter Kit
Is she into gardening and self-sustainability? There’s nothing like growing your own fresh herbs. Now you don’t even need a lot of space with this indoor kit that can be grown on a window sill. Beautifully packaged, this indoor herb kit includes everything you need to grow 5 types of herbs: cilantro, sage, thyme, parsley, and basil. The best part? You never need to buy herbs again.
Corsair iCUE 4000X RGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case
Is she into computers? Get her all the tools she needs to build her own desktop computer from scratch. We like starting out with this clear computer case so that she can see all the parts inside. She will never need to buy a computer again.
SkyGenius 10 x 50 Binoculars
There is no better way to explore the great outdoors than with this inexpensive pair of binoculars. One look through these and you will see the world you are missing. It has 10X magnification and a 50mm objective lens. It’s perfect for bird watching, hiking, or even for concerts. With great optics, it’s a great value for the price.
Cytosis: A Cell Biology Game
There is a new wave of board games that are inspired by science. Endorsed by the Journal Of Science, Cytosis takes place inside of a human cell. To succeed, you will have to collect resources like proteins and carbohydrates to build enzymes and hormones. The game is actually a simulation of the processes that actually take place in a cell.
2022 This Day in Science Boxed Calendar
Did you know that universe expanding faster than expected? Get your daily fix of science with this boxed calendar that reveals all the latest discoveries in science. There is a new scientific discovery to look forward to everyday of the year.
How To: Absurd Scientific Advice
Have you ever wanted to jump as high as a basketball player? We all got problems in our lives and Randall Munroe knows how to solve them using proven scientific methods. At first, this seems like a serious book but these solutions can only be described as ludicrous. Inside you will find plenty of satire all backed with plenty of science and physics.
Dancing Bear Meteorite Pendant Necklace
Wouldn’t it be cool to own a piece of the sky? Here is a necklace that is literally out of this world. About the size of a dime, the pendant comes from an actual meteorite that fell over 4000 years ago in Argentina.
Mars Dust Globe
Why get a normal snow globe when you can have a dust globe? This globe has a beautiful view of Mars. When you shake it around, everything disappears behind the swirl of dust. It’s the perfect gift for the astronomer in your life.
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