New Jersey for Kids

Facts and Symbols

Facts & Symbols

Symbols, Facts, Famous Firsts, etc.

"The Garden State"

Origins of New Jersey's nickname.

New Jersey Facts

Made in New Jersey

New Jersey firsts and famous.

New Jersey Devil

Symbols

Official state symbols, such as the flag, flower, tree, bug. Please note: there is no state song, official or unofficial.

Lenni Lenape

Delaware Tribe of Indians

Information about the Lenni Lenape customs, costumes and history.

Indian King Tavern

"The Lenni Lenape Indian Kings commemorated in a tavern name."

Kids' Pages in State Government Sites

Hangout NJ

State Government's main site for kids. The links to the different pages are the text on the right side of the picture.

New Jersey Judiciary Kids Despite its name, this is much more than just legal processes and courts for kids. It has a wide variety of educational links for children in addition to the fun page.

New Jersey Pinelands Commission

On-line curriculum project.

About NJKidCare

This page provides information about the NJ KidCare program to help provide health insurance to uninsured.

History

Hangout NJ

Features a timeline, a short history, maps, symbols and famous firsts.

New Jersey and the Civil War

Examines New Jersey's role in the Civil War.

New Jersey Historic Documents

Agreements and constitutions.

"Steal Away, Steal Away"

New Jersey and the underground railroad, including routes.

Thomas Edison

Online documents plus short and full biographies