It is that time of the year again: The holiday season has started. If you are still searching for the perfect present for the chemists or science fans among your friends, family, or colleagues, we can help: ChemistryViews.org and Wiley/Wiley-VCH Editors recommend science-themed presents below.

Games & Toys

	Terraforming Mars This board game is a resource-management strategy game set on Mars Lisa Pecher, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
	3D Labyrinth Ball Prove your dexterity and spatial awareness with this toy Cordula Buse, Chemical Engineering & Technology
	"Chain Reaction" Building Blocks Design moving machines with this kit Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Photosynthesis In this board game, every player tries to have their tree species collect the most sunlight Lisa Pecher, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
	My First Number Train Building Set This toy introduces kids to the "M" in STEM Lucia & Elena Cavalleri (1 ½ years old, represented by Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry)
	Edible Candy! Food Science Chemistry Kit This chemistry set contains 40 candy-based experiments for kids Xin Su, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
	Periodic: A Game of The Elements This board game is based on the actual properties of the elements Lisa Pecher, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
	Toy Mars Space Station Venture into new worlds with this toy (plastic scientists included) Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Covalence: A Molecule Building Game In this puzzle game, players try to build the correct structure of organic molecules based on clues Lisa Pecher, Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Apparel

	"Breaking Bad" Elements Slippers These slippers keep your feet warm and let people know you're a fan of good television Xin Su, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
	Short Sleeve Super Twirler Lab Dress This dress with a chemistry theme has useful pockets (also available in math and computer-science variants) Theresa Kueckmann, Chemistry – An Asian Journal
	Periodic Table Bag This bag is useful in both science and gym class Katja Glatz, Chemistry – A European Journal
	"Science Is Magic That Works" T-Shirt Share your enthusiasm for science by wearing this shirt David Peralta, ChemMedChem

Cooking & Dining

	Ethanol Intoxicated Molecule Mug This ethanol-themed mug might give you double vision Xin Su, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
	Periodic Table Placemats Study while you eat Katja Glatz, Chemistry – A European Journal
	Atomic Bomb Mug This large mug is perfect for a morning boost of energy Wolfgang Siess, CITplus

Home & Decor

LED Book Lamp This "book" becomes a lamp when it is opened Cordula Buse, Chemical Engineering & Technology

Books

	Hello World This book explains the importance of algorithms for everyday life and what they mean for society Elliot Steeples, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
	The Overproduction of Truth This book covers passion, competition, and integrity in modern science Peter Gölitz, Editor Emeritus of Angewandte Chemie International Edition
	Creations Of Fire This book celebrates chemistry's lively history from alchemy to the atomic age Xin Su, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
	How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems This book is "the world's least useful self-help book" Lisa Pecher, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
	Secret Science: The Amazing World Beyond Your Eyes In this book, a comedian introduces everyday science concepts to children in the best way he knows how: by making them laugh Elliot Steeples, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry

If you have already found the perfect gift, you can add your own suggestions in the comment section below or let us know via email.

• For even more suggestions, check out our lists of gift ideas from previous years.

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