Archaeology, Art, History, 
and more gifts are also found at the Museum Store Company, where reproduction jewelry, sculptures, models, 
and all sorts of great items can be bought. Sorted by type of gift and by historic period (e.g., Pre-Columbian Maya). Find reproductions and artifacts from prehistoric through Art Deco.
The paleontologists in
your life might really dig the unusual stuff available at another related
site, Bone
Clones, which has some interesting ideas and resources, including artifacts (see left).
For the hikers and lovers of the outdoors, as
well as for naturalists, botanists, and all sorts of scholars of
the wilds, several great gift places exist online.
The Ultimate Appalachian Trail Store is
the source for official Appalachian Trail guides and maps official
guidebooks and maps and many other Trail-related
products. They carry lots of new
items and gift ideas, including: belts, socks, bandannas, birdhouses, hats, craft and games, jewelry, keychains, magnets, mugs and coffee, ornaments, and more. 
You can also give someone a membership in
the Appalachian Trail Conference. 
ATC members receive a substantial discount while also helping to keep the Trail and the environment healthy. If you want something on the Adirondacks, go to the Adirondack Mountain Club gift site; you can also give someone ADK membership.
Cartographers,
map and geography enthusiasts can find all sorts of great gifts at Cartographic Associates. They carry Christmas ornaments, Antique and Facsimile maps from notable time periods (Civil War, WW2), and of various places in the World, among many other
ideas.
Trailhead Graphics produces wonderful maps for the Civil War enthusiast. Their series of battlefield maps combine current topography with plots of all monuments and important 
features of the key battles of the war. The maps are useful for hiking, siteseeing, and also for framing on the wall.
Benchmarks to Success. So you want to reward your favorite geologist or climber with a memorable item noting their expedition? MountainClimb produces reproduction USGS benchmarks (those plates that get fixed to spots across our country that correspond to the topo quads). They have paperweights, earrings, and other neat items, AND they do custom work at your request. Just choose a geographic region and enjoy.
Geography and cartography are not forgotten by a few other gift producers. In addition to the National Geographic and Canadian Geographic stores, a number of companies are producing map-related items, some custom-tailored to someone you care about.
Maps, customized to your personal interest, may be found in the Signals catalog, where other map-gifts appear. 
Maybe you want tea towel showing where you live, or a World Map Shirt. They have those too. Look too for customized traveler's maps and other cool stuff. My favorite items are the Personalized Hometown Jigsaw Puzzles and gifts, showing whatever place in the US that you ask for.
One great geographic-gift outlet is Zazzle. You can choose from T-shirts, hats, key-chains, mugs, posters, and more, in a variety of colors and tastes. There are many items that will suit any budget and interest.
Into Medieval
Studies?
Or want to get into the Medieval World? Take a look at the Renaissance
Store, or Medieval Collectibles.
Find 
everything from armor to pirate pants, boots, chemises, gowns, helmets,
swords, music, jewelry, and a whole lot more. For jousting, visiting
on the holidays, or just laying around the castle, these gifts will make
a statement that says, "I'm living in the past, and I'm proud of
it." If you
want something simple, perhaps a tapestry for wall or floor, they have
those too.
You can find more than the usual T-shirts here, in fact,
some of the shirts are made of chainmail. There
are gift ideas for kids to grandparents. Be ready to fight
off those hordes of bill collectors with a complete medieval
defense system!
If you are looking for an image-forming cape for that special man in
your life try the Alpaca serape, the senatorial robe or headmaster look
from Cloak & Daggar Creations for that special woman,
you might want to think of classic Victorian look.
Acorn Naturalists has ideas for gifts that also boost
awareness to the Earth. Products
include something for everyone and everything from aprons to sweatshirts,
mugs, lunch boxes, clothing, and a wide array of items, all with environmental
themes or statements.
Does Aunt Rita Really Want Another Silk Scarf? Give
a Gift That Matters. Not
all 
gifts
need to be to family and friends. Sometimes giving includes giving to
charities or to groups that support 
projects to help us all. Many organizations
sell unique gifts and use the proceeds to help fund charitable
or in this case, beneficial programs on Earth. An example
is the Endangered Species Chocolate
Company, producers of something that everyone loves, whose sales help the Earth who loves us. So chocolate really is good for you! Be sure to read the company's promise and
the efforts they are making to save us all. (They link to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
World Wildlife Fund Gifting Ideas That Make Sense. The WWF has a new gift catalog
and philosophy about making a contribution to the critical nature of the world. Visit their Gift Shop where you can donate to "adopt" an endangered animal AND get a plush version of that animal to give as a gift. There are also ways to give gifts related to WWF activities and this is something that all sentient beings will appreciate. While you are there, view the various programs that WWF sponsors and see how your contributions are making a difference. This is the ultimate in gift-giving. Visit their guide "Shop to Support" for ideas on how to help wildlife year-round.
Oxfam America Gift ideas that will give a gift and help theWorld. "A card goes to
your friend... the gift goes to those
who need it most." Oxfam America.
Cloudy Skies Are Cool! Atmosphere is all around us and here is a place where meteorologists, climatologists, nature-lovers, and cloud fanatics can go to find their heart's desires. The Cloud Appreciation Society has not only a great visual database of cloud types and formations, plus unique identifying guide, it also has a gift section so you can wear your Altocumulus with pride.
Physicists and engineers might get a delight with a gift from Zero Toys. Check out their Hot New Items section for things like a T-shirt with a graphic equalizer that is sound-sensitive! These are toys that can be enjoyed by all ages and some items are available for under $10. For some thought-provoking (and fun) learning experiences--take a look and enjoy!
Science & Scientists Cool Stuff! There are an abundance of science-related gifts at the Science Mall where almost anything is available for that scientist who is hard to buy for, OR for someone who would just love to receive something scientific as a gift. Choose from jewelry, posters, necklaces that include pieces of coal from HMS Titanic, rare mineral samples, puzzles, games, replicas, biology 
& nature items, KIDS stuff, and more things than you can imagine. Educators in general will appreciate this web mall too as there are loads of items that would enhance the classroom and invite young scientists to get involved with their world.
This is a treasure trove of gift-giving delight for everyone (you don't need to tell them that it's SCIENCE).
Astronomers and Astronomy enthusiasts might like something from NASA
Tech Briefs and their gift store. Items include mugs, toys, star charts, astronomy and space exploration DVDs and software, posters, and science kits, among a list of other possibilities..
Whatdidyoubringme? gives
you T-shirt designs for mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles (“herps”),
fish, invertebrates, and plants. If looking for neckties, you will find
designs for the chemist, molecular biologist, physicist, science historian,
and book lover. There are a great number of categories on the site to provide scholarly gifts of all sorts. Make sure to see the page of pencil sharpeners.
USABEST provides
the treasure chest of science-oriented T-shirts with categories
for geology, dinosaurs, chemistry, biology, computer-geekology, and other
..ologies, plus miscellaneous science topics.
Jim Morris designs
some of the world’s most recognized nature and environmental T-shirts. Now these are being produced with 100% organic cotton.
Looking for a creative way to express your academic interests with a VERY specialized disciplinary acknowledgement?
If you have a favorite book from your childhood, or a favorite text book
from your college years, or just a special book that has been near and
dear to you Rebound-Designs willconvert your book into a unique tote or purse.
They are all made from real old hardback books, the pages are removed
and the cover is left intact. The spine becomes the bottom of the purse,
so the longer the book, the wider the purse.
Mathematics Socks! Math for your feet. Make counting more fun and give the gift of numbers to your favorite toes. Also visit Joy of Socks. One particular pair of socks for 2017 comes from Gadgetica: look at their Math Premium Crew Socks.
More Mathematics & Math-Enthusiasts T-shirts. Visit the Math T-shirts page at Teespring. Don't stop there; this site has all kinds of gifts for the 
in your life. Included in the T-shirt area are shirts for all types of Engineers.
You
are certain to bring holiday happiness to that special 
hacker in your life
by finding an appropriate Geek gift at ComputerGear IT.
Microbiologists, epidemiologists, and public health
officials would certainly enjoy a gift from Infectious
Awareables, providing unique science-based awareness and health promotion
products, such as neckties (West Nile virus shown at left), scarves,
scrubz, boxers and note cards all with infectious microbe as a theme.
Military History Gifts, Collectibles, office Items, more. Excellent selection of military history gifts especially for the Napoleonic Wars. Cover illustrations. Buttons, lapel pins, other reproductions of artifacts for use today. Got a favorite history teacher? History Teaching Gifts has cartoons and humor that teachers will enjoy.
TeacherGifts provides a number of creative scarves depicting great scientists and science themes.
Another great site for teachers is: THE
SCIENCE TeeCHER Collection of science, technology, math neckties and scarves, jewelry, and
other gifts that anyone in the sciences, especially teachers would
love. NOTE: They are having a 50% off closeout special.
Literary
Calligraphy 
combines literary
themes (Shakespeare, Browning, Emerson, Thoreau) and colored art
primarily with botanical themes into high-quality framed or unframed
renderings. In addition to the prints (matting/framing available) are
stationery items that would be perfect for that person with a classics flair.
There are also a number of items for the Biblical scholar or student.
The Mount
Washington Observatory has a supply of gifts for the budding meteorologists 
out
there. Go to their online
store for a selection. 
Be
sure to listen to the observatory’s NPR broadcast of The Weather
Notebook heard in Buffalo on WBFO 88.7 FM at 5:49 a.m. and 8:49 a.m.
daily Monday-Friday. Additional weather gifts can be found at Wind & Weather.
Library studies faculty, their students and university librarians are
sure to retrieve a host of resources from the American Library Association's ALA
Online Store. Bibliophiles will find
an assortment of books,
library resources, clothing, posters, and other ephemera at this site. If your librarian has a "weird" sense of humor or wants to make a statement, try Unshelved.com for a selection of posters, T-shirts, hats, bags, and other stuff, including a "Library Raid Security jacket."
For Kids Big and Small. San Francisco's science museum, The Exploratorium, has an incredible
inventory of science toys for kids of all ages from the 
kindergartener to
the Emeriata Professor. If you have ever seen their "bubble show" you can
replicate it here!
The San Diego Zoo shop also has an eclectic 
collection of gifts for all ages and tastes, from aesthetic to fun, games, and learning. A perfect spot for lots of things that are a little different.
Good Scholarship is Not All Work. The academic world can appear dry and boring to some, but even academics know how to enjoy themselves. Here is a site for the art lover, the math 
major, or adament puzzler. Maxton's Art Gallery provides some interesting tabletop sculpture-puzzles.
Chemists will delight at beakers and mugs for coffee or tea or whatever.
Scroll to the glassware through an array of rather interesting
science-oriented favorites, including 
the deluxe Ben Franklin and Albert Einstein action figures (they even talk!).
DNA was "The
Chemical of the Year" in 2003, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its
chemical structure. 
Science Things provides a nice supply of mugs, shirts,
and magnets. Other science designs are also available from their Science
Store. You should also take a careful look at The
DNA Store for a rather comprehensive inventory of DNA memorabilia, including Waston and Crick bobbleheads, DNA earrings and jewelry, desk items, mousepads, and more (see their DNA Trophy).
Speaking
of chemistry, there is a branch of the field that has been around for centuries
and we wouldn't want to forget these dedicated researchers when giving
gifts.For the amateur brew master (mankind has been doing this
since the Syrians started the first batch-biotechnology R&D a few thousand
years ago), there are a variety of ties and other gifts to celebrate one
very practical mastery of biochemistry. Go to Mr.
Good Beer...
While Moon Pies might not be the staple of that aeronautical engineer
on your list, these Astromits might provide that NASA-bound person a
little comfort when handling hot things in the kitchen or around the
launching pad.
Other items are available at the Kennedy Space Center shop. Also drop in the Space Science and Technology section of the Computer Gear site for stuff to make computer geeks, math whizes, and scientists happy all year long.
Educational Innovations has all sorts of gift ideas for scholars and the thinking mind (see the Tie-Dyed Lab Coat).
Geographics provides
one of the more comprehensive sites for a variety
of science garb.
ReefRelief's Environmental
Store has a variety of interesting gifts (hats, towels, mugs, shirts)
for those studying or appreciating coral reefs. Proceeds of
purchases are used for the study and preservation of coral reefs.
For all-around gift items in many disciplines,
point your browser to the Discovery 
Channel's Online
Store. You will find a wide assortment of books, DVDs, videos, telescopes,
toys, games, and all sorts of gadgets.
Ties of
every description. Neckties and bow ties from animals to historic
events. Want a tie on the U.S. Constitution? The Mona Lisa? Perhaps a
little Monet? Or just cats and dogs. Take a visit to WildTies.com and
view their 
illustrated catalog.
Some of these ties support charitable organizations too.
More
unusual ties with a variety of themes are also found at Ties.com. Or, if you want geography-related stuff, try this: The American Geographical Society Library and the 
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Libraries offer a new geographic note card, along with early map reprints and other items.
Came
and Went provides an interesting twist to the traditional T-shirt images of great thinkers, scientists, artists, musicians, writers,
historical figures and events: only the years of the persons' birth
and death are provided as a parenthetic statement, e.g., (1596-1650)
for Rene 
Descartes, (1480-1819) Spanish Inquisition. Keep the observer
guessing as to the meaning of your T-shirt's message.
The Unemployed Philosopher has one of the most eclectic arrays
of gift ideas for the practioners of the arts and humanities, providing
soft dolls of your favorite poet or philosopher, a pillow of your
most desired artistic work, a Dali watch, compact mirrors, magnetic
personalities, scarves and ties, and much more!
A new item is the Global Warming Mug. 
See global warming as you fill this with a hot bevarage and believe.
The selection of mugs are found here.
EcoMall. For those
seeking to add a socially responsible flair
to 
their holiday gift giving, the EcoMall may be your one-stop shopping
center. Many aspects of the holidays can be overshadowed by excess consumption,
wastefulness and an increased strains on the environment. The EcoMall provides
us with some hope, where "a
little innovation and commitment, this holiday season can become an opportunity 
to create new holiday traditions that help protect the environment not
only for this holiday season, but for generations to come." Locate
gifts of every type imaginable, from companies that care for the environment.
For all Academics, or for those who want to look like one...
Bow Ties! Why? Because bow ties say academic, they're in fashion, and because bow ties are cool!
Otis James of Tennessee sells beautiful bow ties that anyone can wear to improve their appearance and perceived IQ.
The Moon in your night. Bring the Moon into your home and enjoy seeing it whenever you want. Selena, The Authentic 3D Moon Nightlight Lamp provides a warm glow to any room.
Quiz Bowl Games Gift Ideas
Many college students participate in the intercollegiate Quiz Bowl games and tournaments. Quiz Bowl competitions are governed by the Academic Competition Federation and the National Academic Quiz Tournaments.
The format and content of Quiz Bowl is that ofpop-culture and trivia from a number of academic disciplines. Their "Trash Tournaments" are exclusivelydevoted to pop culture. There are a number of academically-inclined sites for Quiz Bowl
afficianados.
The more formal and better known College Bowl players have been at their academic pursuits of quick response since 1953. They will find their rewards in all of the above gift sites, and specifically in the following:
Quiz Bowl Goddess Shirt for that special young lady with all of the answers (at Zazzle); or get that smart guy something
from T-shirts (Cafe Press), or Pop Culture T-Shirts.
And, a free gift from us! Links to some of the best Quiz Bowl sites:
Graduation coming? Did a colleague do something worthy of a reward? Do you have a favorite student in your life? 
adornments expressing their
disciplinary leanings. Here is a list of 
places from which you may order
something special for that special person. And, yes, there are academic
and disciplinary slants for the resources. Some of the gift sites listed
here contribute portions of their revenues to organizations in their fields. A few of these gift sites are in the 
you something too!! 
with delight from something by 
digging around for those special gifts for the archeologists and anthropologists in 
your life, you can start with
College Quiz Bowl Events Calendar.
Take a look at a handless wrist watch, the
Abacus, from 
If you are still looking for gift items with a distinctive 
academic flair, try any one of the following local museums, nature centers, or
art galleries: 
There are 
Right Here on Campus!