20 Best Books To Gift a Teenager
Looking for a book to get a teenage boy as a gift?
We have 20 suggestions for you. From books that teach life skills, to humorous books to book on video games - there is a choice in this article that every teenage boy is sure to love!
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We have 20 suggestions for you. From books that teach life skills, to humorous books to book on video games - there is a choice in this article that every teenage boy is sure to love!
*Please note as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This means we may get a small commission for purchases made through Amazon links in this article.*
Manual To Manhood
  
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This book is jam packed full of advice that most teen boys desperately need.
It covers a huge variety of areas including taking to and dating woman and girls, social skills, work, personal hygiene and grooming, money management, clothes, cooking, tools, DIY, cars and recreation. It answers the questions a teen guy needs to know from how to cook scramble eggs to meeting the parents of a girl you like to changing a tire. |
There are lots of step by step instructions which makes it an easy read but also makes it hard to go wrong with the new habit or skill. It's also laugh out loud funny in places
It makes a fun reference guide to have throughout life from school, to college to early work years.
It makes a fun reference guide to have throughout life from school, to college to early work years.
Guiness Book of Records 2023
  
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There's so much in the Guiness World Records that teeange boys will love.
The 2023 edition reveals the greatest record-breaking achievements here on Planet Earth and across the vast distances of space. Discover the most iconic human beings - the tallest, shortest, strongest and hairiest on the planet. |
Be amazed at the extraordinary skills on display from the jugglers, rock-climbers, freestylers and mermaids (yes, mermaids!) who populate the Extraordinary Exploits chapter.
Plus teens will love the Top 25 Greatest Gaming Records of all time
And lots more!
Plus teens will love the Top 25 Greatest Gaming Records of all time
And lots more!
Life Skills For Teens
  
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This book is jam packed full of information about everything teenagers will need to know as they transition into adult life.
With 12 sections under headings such as Food and Kitchen, Personal Grooming, Money and Budgeting, Coping with Emotions and more - it's a guide he can dip into whenever he needs help in the years to come. |
How to Survive Anything: Shark Attack, Lightning, Embarrassing Parents, Pop Quizzes, and Other Perilous Situations
  
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How to Survive Anything mixes humor with interesting information. Even teen boys who don't like to read will find it hard to put down.
It covers all kinds of random situations such as what to do when facing a swarm of bees or a crocodile. Also discover how to survive embarrassing parents, gossip and embarrassing situations at school. |
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
  
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With more than five million copies are in print all around the world, the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens is the ultimate teenage success guide.
There's advice on everything a teen should encounter including self-image, friendships, resisting peer pressure, achieving goals, and getting along with parents. It's also been updated to tackle the new challenges of our time, like cyberbullying and social media. |
Backyard Ballastics
  
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It the teen boy you know likes to make, tinker and has a bit of a mischievous side he will love this book.
He can use inexpensive household or hardware store materials and this step-by-step guide to make ballistc devices. They include making little rockets powered with a match, potato guns, tabletop catapult and a tennis ball mortar. There is a strong emphasis on safety in the book too. The book also gives tips on troubleshooting, explains the physics behind the projects, and profiles scientists and extraordinary experimenters such as Alfred Nobel, Robert Goddard, and Isaac Newton. |
The Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know but Don't Know to Ask
  
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The driving book tells you everything you need to know and keep you safe from changing a tyre, to what to do in an accident and how to drive in bad weather.
Perfect for a teen boy to have in his glove box. It's good for teenagers to read both before and after they've got their permit. |
F in Exams: The Very Best Totally Wrong Test Answers
 
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So any teen boys going through exams at the moment will be able to relate to this hilariously funny book. They are test answers from students who didn't know the answer to the question so decided to have a bit of fun instead and probably made the person marking the exam laugh at least.
Some of the answers are very inventive and even though they are wrong are genius. It's a great book to dip in and out of. Perfect for teen boys who are facing the dreaded exams soon. |
Make Your Bed - The Little Things That Can Change Your Life and Maybe the World
  
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This book is based on a Navy Seal's graduation speech and according to the Wall Street Journal is a powerful seller of life lessons.
The first lesson is if you want to change the world, start off by making your bed (if nothing else, maybe it will encourage a teen to make their bed!) The author shares 10 principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life. |
He explains how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better.
97 Things to Do Before You Finish High School
 
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Obviously this book will only work for teen boys who have yet to finish high school. But for those that are in their last year it's fun read.
There are lots of fun ideas to give teens ideas of how to explore the world outside school. Loads of ideas, some really fab ones teens should definitley do, some ideas that will appeal to some but not to others and a few they should most definitely not do! Check it out. |
More Ideas For Teen Boys Still At High School
  
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Countdown To College: 21 'To Do' Lists for High School: Step-By-Step Strategies for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Graders by Cheryl Rilly
An easy timeline to help high school students maximize each of their 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years and optimize their chances of getting into the college of their choice. These 'to do' lists provide both students and parents with the 'nitty gritty' details necessary to prepare for the college admissions process. T |
Ripley's Believe It Or Not
  
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Ripley's Believe It or Not - This book is a very visual book full of wierd information and wacky facts.
Find amazing feats, strange animals, crazy creations and strange humans. There are lots of fascinating, grotesque and quirky stories from around the world that are all new. The layout is good. There's lots of photos and it's really interesting to look at and read for any teen boys that are interested in things that are a little bit different |
The Totally Awesome Book of Useless Information
  
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This is an amazing collection of the wildest, oddest, funniest facts about history, science, food, animals, and more!
It's entertaining and a quick read - so teens can dip in and out of it as they please. It's so easy to read, he's bound to read at least a few things. He will definitely learn something new! |
The Naked Roomate
  
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This is the perfect gift for a guy just about to start college or who has recently started college.
It is a guide to help him contend with all kind of scenarios he might meet while at college. It covers all kinds of issues including relationships, room mates, classes, friends, finances, dorm life, sex, no sex, alcohol, Greek life, laundry and lots of other stuff that might arise during his college years. It’is funny, easy to read and jam packed full of information and advice. |
The How To Cook Book for Teens
  
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The How To Cookbook for Teens is a great first cookbook.
It features simple recipies and step by step instructions. There are lots of teen favorite recipies. Discover how to make nachos, sloppy joes, easy shrimp scampi, and mustard and maple-glazed chicken. Learn all the basics, like cooking techniques, prepping the kitchen, and tips on reading a recipe. |
144 Random, Interesting & Fun Facts You Need To Know - The Knowledge Encyclopedia To Win Trivia
  
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Did you know it rains diamonds on the planet Uranus? Did you know mosquitoes don’t just bite you and suck your blood, they urinate on you before flying off? Did you know the reason lego heads have holes in them is so air can pass through them if a child ever swallows one?
In these 1144 facts you're going to learn more than you learnt from all your high school teachers combined. It's full of interesting information that you can whip out in any conversation. You'll never be lost for words and always have the perfect ice breaker. |
Teen's Guide To World Domination
  
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The Teen's Guide To World Domination -advice on life liberty and the pursuit of awesomeness" featured.
The author Josh Ship has many years of experience talking to teenage audiences and this book shows it. He is able to catch the reader's attention and talk to readers in a way they understand and relate to. It's an inspirational book which is brilliant at motivating teenagers. It passes on excellent advices, wisdom and tips how how to lives life now and in the future. |
Guinness World Records 2020 Gamer's Edition
  
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The Guiness World Book of Records makes a great gift for a teenage boy who loves video games. It's a very visual look at the latest achievements and developments in gaming. It includes games from the newest to older classics.
There are 50 pages dedicated to gaming’s most-loved icons, while hundreds more feature throughout Gamer’s 2020’s trivia and fact boxes. |
There's also 14 page special on fortnite
Mental Toughness for Young Athletes: Eight Proven 5-Minute Mindset Exercises for Kids and Teens Who Play Competitive Sports
  
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This is a great book for teen athletes especially if they suffer from in game stress or sports performance anxiety.
The book has input of a 15 year old athlete. I The authors also learned from talking to NBA Athletes, NFL Athletes, EuroLeague Athletes, College Coaches, and College Athletes. |
An Inspiring Guide To Beating Boredom And Living An Awesome Life Now
  
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What an inspirational and motivational book!
The author is a founder of a student movement. He has been working with students and young adults for over 10 years. It looks at our lives and how boredom can impact it. It looks at the relationship between you (the reader) and boredom. How you deal with it and how society in general tells you to deal with it. The author promises that once the reader is done with the book, he or she is not going to be bored anymore. Easy and fun to read, it will definitely help motivate you! |
The Sports Bucket List: 101 Sights Every Fan Has to See Before the Clock Runs Out
  
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Diehard sports fans will love this reference book.
This is the ultimate sports fan's bucket list with 101 of the most important games, matches, venues and events from around the world. The book is jam packed with colorful photos from sporting events all over the world. Some of the must sees include Barcelon facing off against Real Madrid, the Tour De France in the moutain stages, the big wavesat The Eddie in Oahu, the Carribbean World Series and half time at Florida A&M. |
10 Reasons Why Books Make a Great Gift For A Teenager
They're the Easiest Gift You Can Buy
There are many great funny, hilarious, visual and factual books that teenagers love such as all the ones featured ni this article!
Also many teen boys love reading fiction books. Unsure which Fiction book to get? Just check out some of the most recent movies that have been popular in recent years. The movie Hunger Games is based on the young adult series of books by Suzanne Collins (loved by teenagers). Other great books for teen boys include The Maze Runner which has also been released as a movie.
Books are also easy and cheap to buy online.
Shop at an online bookstore and have the books delivered to your home or workplace. No need to even enter a shopping mall if you prefer not to.
There are Books for Every Teen
You can find a book for every teen. For example, if they love baseball - there are books on baseball, autobiographies of baseball players and baseball skills and stats.
They're Inexpensive
You don't have to spend a fortune to buy a book.
They're Easy to Exchange
If they tell you they don't like the book that you've bought. Or perhaps you've bought a book they've already read or the same on as somebody else. No problem. They're easy to exchange. No worrying about whether they've got another color, size or they've run out.
Expand Their World
Books can open another world to teenagers and they offer escapism too (which is very often required in the teenage years). The book you choose can help them explore the past, another country, somebody else's thoughts, an imaginative world. It can introduce them to new experiences. For example, a cooking book aimed at teens can open up the culinary world.
Books Can Explain Things You Can't Put Into Words
Would you like to introduce your teenager to how to manage their money, cope with peer pressure, manage relationships and organize their time. There are books to help them with every kind of skill that will benefit them throughout their life. They may not listen to parents but they may read a good book.
Books Can Be Shared
The book you buy can be shared with siblings, friends or even parents. Teens can also swap books with friends or siblings when they're done.
Books are Keepsakes
Books are great to keep. If it's a book they treasure, your teen can keep it to dip into it or read it from cover to cover again. You can write a nice message inside the book too.
Books As Gifts for a Reluctant Reader...
If you want to buy a book as a gift for a reluctant reader, there are lots of choice. You could go for a visual or funny book or a series of books. If you choose the right series of books, not only do they make a great gift, they will want to find out what happens and read not just one book but all the books in the series.
Books are Easy to Wrap
They're easy to wrap too - Bonus!
There are many great funny, hilarious, visual and factual books that teenagers love such as all the ones featured ni this article!
Also many teen boys love reading fiction books. Unsure which Fiction book to get? Just check out some of the most recent movies that have been popular in recent years. The movie Hunger Games is based on the young adult series of books by Suzanne Collins (loved by teenagers). Other great books for teen boys include The Maze Runner which has also been released as a movie.
Books are also easy and cheap to buy online.
Shop at an online bookstore and have the books delivered to your home or workplace. No need to even enter a shopping mall if you prefer not to.
There are Books for Every Teen
You can find a book for every teen. For example, if they love baseball - there are books on baseball, autobiographies of baseball players and baseball skills and stats.
They're Inexpensive
You don't have to spend a fortune to buy a book.
They're Easy to Exchange
If they tell you they don't like the book that you've bought. Or perhaps you've bought a book they've already read or the same on as somebody else. No problem. They're easy to exchange. No worrying about whether they've got another color, size or they've run out.
Expand Their World
Books can open another world to teenagers and they offer escapism too (which is very often required in the teenage years). The book you choose can help them explore the past, another country, somebody else's thoughts, an imaginative world. It can introduce them to new experiences. For example, a cooking book aimed at teens can open up the culinary world.
Books Can Explain Things You Can't Put Into Words
Would you like to introduce your teenager to how to manage their money, cope with peer pressure, manage relationships and organize their time. There are books to help them with every kind of skill that will benefit them throughout their life. They may not listen to parents but they may read a good book.
Books Can Be Shared
The book you buy can be shared with siblings, friends or even parents. Teens can also swap books with friends or siblings when they're done.
Books are Keepsakes
Books are great to keep. If it's a book they treasure, your teen can keep it to dip into it or read it from cover to cover again. You can write a nice message inside the book too.
Books As Gifts for a Reluctant Reader...
If you want to buy a book as a gift for a reluctant reader, there are lots of choice. You could go for a visual or funny book or a series of books. If you choose the right series of books, not only do they make a great gift, they will want to find out what happens and read not just one book but all the books in the series.
Books are Easy to Wrap
They're easy to wrap too - Bonus!
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