If a lazy Sunday afternoon at your house often explodes into building volcanoes or breaking out the baking soda and vinegar to concoct a science experiment, chances are you good you have a budding scientist on your hands. Want to make the holidays extra special for your little one? Click through the slideshow for nine noteworthy San Diego shops to brighten your little inventor’s holidays.

Barnes and Noble

Before kids, this was your slow-paced afternoon place to browse for new books. Nowadays, you find yourself being dragged by your kids to its ever-expanding toy department. Never fear! We’ve found the new “Science Center” section at Barnes and Noble targeted toward school-aged kids that offers a wide variety of science kits to make your holiday shopping easier. You’ll find a gift within your price range and maybe just a moment to grab a book you’ve been wanting too.

11 San Diego locations

Online: barnesandnoble.com

Photo: Cherie Gough

Where do you like to shop for science-type gifts?

— Cherie Gough

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