19 Great Gifts for Kids Who Love History

Your history-loving kiddo will relish exploring the world with this talking globe. Beyond developing an understanding of basic geography, kids will learn interesting facts about places around the world as they play games that test their knowledge.

This model kit of Leonardo da Vinci's trebuchet marries STEM skills and an appreciation for history in a super-fun working model. After about an hour of assembly, kids can really launch a clay ball from this 1500s-era piece of machinery. (Best for older kids!)

The Harlem Renaissance comes alive through the eyes of Claudie, a brave girl growing up in New York in the 1920s. With this doll and book, kids will find lasting connection with this important period of American history.

Learning about the constitution is of crucial importance for engaged citizens of all ages, and this illustrated, interactive book helps kids understand democracy’s central document in a way they’ll actually appreciate.

For kids who want to understand history more deeply, Honest History provides an engaging, thought-provoking perspective, teaching kids to ask questions and do their own research — an antidote to the proliferation of misinformation on the internet. Readers will love getting a new issue in the mail quarterly.

Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison’s beautiful, engaging book shares the stories of inspiring Black male figures from around the world, including writer James Baldwin and civil rights leader John Lewis. Kids will want to explore this book again and again as they learn the contributions of these important men.

Little Passports World Adventure crates are packed with all sorts of fun maps, crafts, and activities to get kids excited about the world around them. With this monthly delivery, kids will learn about a new place on the map, including its culture, language, and history.

Give your history-loving youngsters a little context with this engaging, illustrated adventure through time. This Day in History for Kids is packed with interesting and amusing historical facts for every day of the year.

For tactile learners, LEGOs are an excellent way to learn about historical eras and places. This book soars through history from around the world and includes figures for building a wooly mammoth, the Parthenon, a pagoda, and a rocket launch pad.

Based on the iconic board game Guess Who, Who’s She is a guessing game of incredible women in history, like Frida Kahlo and Malala Youafzi, where the players make guesses based on the women’s accomplishments, rather than their appearance.

Inspire a love of archaeology with this ancient Egypt digging kit. Kids will discover hidden treasures and then read about them in the included booklet.

Ideal for tweens and older kids, this is an incomparable study of the true stories behind America’s important historical events, giving young people important context they need to understand America today and their role as citizens.

This ancient game dates back to 2600 BCE, and it’s just as fun as it ever was. Designed for two players, this strategic game moves fast. The travel-friendly drawstring bag means players can take it with them anywhere they go.

The Who Was series is a great choice for young readers who want to know more about key figures in history. This one explores the life of Nobel Prize winning scientist Marie Curie. The New York Times bestselling series is ideal for curious kids 8 to 12.

An atlas is an important resource for young historians, and this one is one of the coolest out there. The VR headset makes each page come to life, as kids learn about important places, landmarks, and culture in vivid detail.

From one of the most popular YouTubers for kids, Crash Course, this poster is a visual guide to the major events in U.S. history, from colonization to the election of Barack Obama to the White House. The fun, colorful map includes hidden Uncle Sams and pop culture references to keep kids interested.

This 11” Frida Kahlo plush doll is perfect for kids who love art history. The 11” doll is weighted for extra stability and includes a cute monkey friend that attaches to Kahlo with Velcro.

Designed for kids 14 and up, this fast-paced deck-building game teaches some of Ben Franklin’s most valuable lessons as players advance their deck from tradesman to investor.

Any child who is enthralled by castles, knights, and medieval history will adore this play castle with its ladders, turrets, and working drawbridge. They’ll spend hours playing with the archer, horse, soldier, and dragon, creating their own stories as they go.