The best gifts for 11 year old boys are sometimes difficult to choose as 11 year old boys are at that difficult age where they aren't quite teenagers but are just starting to grow out of some of their boy toys. However there are many great gifts for this age group and some more mature toys too.

The best gift to buy an 11 year old boy depends quite a lot on their interests. Are they heavily into video and computer games? Do they like music? Are they active?

I have tried to cover some great gift ideas for all kinds of 11 year old boys. Read on to discover the best gifts for 11 year old boys.

11 year old boys quite often like skateboards so think about getting one as a gift. The board opposite is a good choice and price for a beginner board so an 11 year old can try out skating and decide whether it is for them before splashing out on something more expensive.

This makes a great gift for 11 year old boys but the rest of the family will love playing too.

You think of something and the game asks you 20 questions. Press the buttons to answer yes or no. When it's asked 20 questions, the game will say what you have been thinking of. It wins if is correct, if not you win. Can you really be beaten by a machine? The reviews on Amazon say the machine is pretty accurate and guesses correctly most of the time. At the time of writing, it's only $7.50 which is good value for money for lots of fun.

11 year old boys enjoy exploring and discovering the world around them. Some of the best gifts for 11 year old boys are science gifts. There are a selection opposite.

Ant farms are cool for any age group to look at. Watch the ants tunnel through the blue gel which is illuminated in the dark.

Microscopes fulfill an 11 year old boys need for curiosity. Put all kinds of objects underneath and see what the are made of and look like. They are at the age when you can make sure they find science fascinating instead of a boring chore at school. My First Lab Duo Scope is a great first microscope, not too expensive but with a wide range of features and sturdy too.

Another great gift to build an 11 year old boys passion for science is a crystal growing kit. Grow your own crystals within 2 to 3 days. The kit featured contains 15 different crystal growing activities.

Finally, the deluxe building set gives 11 year old boys and introduction to construction and engineering. Build a model of a manufacturing plant with working tanks, pipes, valves and pump with this unique construction toy. There's a color instruction book which provides building instructions and several examples of different structures you can build.

Nerf guns are great toys for 11 year old boys. This set includes a set of two guns and the object of the game is to shoot your opponent with the foam darts. If it gets stuck to the vest they are wearing you have scored a point. There's no arguing about whether people have been shot as the dart will stay stuck to the vest. It's great for playing outdoors or around the house.

An ipod touch would make a really cool gift for any 11 year old boy. Listen to your favorite music, browse the web, watch videos and films, play games and use different apps in the comfort of your own home or while on the go.