Are you looking for an educational gift this year that will just keep on giving?  Since kids will be mastering the states and capitals beginning in the third grade and continuing through the fifth grade, this 40 inch x 28 inch fold out map with activity book and markers is an extra smart gift for third graders and up. Kids can get creative coloring in the map while learning geography.  At around $10.00 at Amazon.com this U.S.A. Color Chart is a big bargain gift for  eight or nine year olds.