Turning 12 soon? Make sure to read these books for suggestions on the best things to do and see before your start your teen years.

This handy paperback offers some suggestions to help kids of any age beat those boredom blues. In our world of computers, television and video games, this guidebook is a wonderful and refreshing alternative to encourage kids to be curious about the world around them and all the different wonders it can offer. This book recommends 101 things kids can do right in their hometown, like making a time capsule or inventing a new game or sport. Other suggestions, like watching a meteor shower or exploring a tide pool, can't be done on any ordinary weekend, but are sure to spark the imagination of any child.

Also by Joanne Sullivan, 101Things You Gotta See Before You're 12! gives kids the chance to become more aware of the world through their own experiences, not only in faraway places but right where they live too! Whether it is exploring the backstage of a theater or visiting an old folk's home, children don't have to go far to find something new. With so much variety, kids can get closer to nature by visiting an animal rescue center, learn more about their parents by going to mom or dad's workplace, or discover a new culture by eating at an ethnic restaurant. The best part of this series of books by O'Sullivan is that it encourages kids to dream about new places to discover and learn about, and is not only for those 12 and under, but for children of any age.