Linden Free Public Library

	ActivityTV.com Find lots of fun activities for kids, with video instructions and printables. There’s a great selection of craft ideas including gifts, games, and holiday items. Learn easy magic tricks, or try the fun and easy kid-friendly cooking recipes. Check out the simple, safe and fun science experiments or very cool paper airplanes. Other categories include cartooning, cheerleading, juggling, origami, jewelry, puppets, and more. Just follow along with the step-by-step videos.
	ALA/ALSC Great Websites for Kids An indispensable resource for library users of all ages. Find links to sites where students can practice math and English skills, get ideas for science projects, find out what happened on a given date in history (such as your birthday), get information on the countries of the world or research native American Indian tribes. Recommendations from the Reading Rainbow, new titles in favorite kids series, and Oprah Book Club selections are an added bonus.
	American Museum of Natural History Everything you need to know about the exhibits on display at the Museum can be found here. Teachers who are planning a group trip with their students can check the “Educator’s Page” to find activities which relate to a particular exhibit.
	Ask Jeeves KIDS A fast, easy way for kids to get help with homework assignments read current events and share comments online about books they are reading. Kids can type in their question using standard English and get a referral to the proper website.
	Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids Use this site to find quick facts about our nation and how the branches of the U.S. government work. Find links to information about science and conservation, animals on the endangered species list, census statistics, math drills and vocabulary games.
	Cartoon Network View favorite cartoons from around the globe without leaving your chair!
	Suessville “The Cat in the Hat” plays host in this mix of games, contests and merchandise. Find instructions for making egg-carton critters, take the monthly Dr. Seuss trivia contest, or find answers to kids’ most outrageous questions by clicking on the “Ask the Cat” section.
	Discovery Kids The emphasis here is on adventure and entertainment. Kids can explore various topics in history, science or technology through interactive games. The message board can be used to share adventures with other kids. A schedule of Discovery Channel programs is also provided each week.
	Disney Online Features activities, games, arts and crafts projects, and shows created for Disney fans of all ages. Find information about Disney movies and characters, or plan your next vacation to one of their theme parks. A link is also provided to Familyfun.com where kids can get homework help.
	The Statue of Liberty - Ellis Isand Foundation, Inc. A useful site for those tracing their family tree. Search passenger ship records dating from 1892 to 1924 to find out if your ancestors entered the United States through Ellis Island.
	Fact Monster, from Information Please Includes encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries, and other fine sources of information!
	Giggle Poetry The premier web site for humorous children's verse on the web.
	KidsClick! A web search for kids by librarians is a great place for kids to find fun and informative websites.
	Liberty Science Center A learning resource for the exploration of nature, humanity and technology. Exhibits featured at the Jersey City location are described. Handy information about the solar system, deep- sea science, the brain and the nervous system is also available here.
	Nickelodeon The place to go when they want to have some after school fun. Find games, jokes, daily horoscopes, and the latest sports and movie news.
	National Geographic Kids Provides a wealth of information about animals, nature and conservation , weather, and world cultures. The homework helper has links for maps and also country facts. Kids can read the latest issue of National Geographic for Kids online, or search for articles published in the magazine during the last fifteen years.
	National Inventors Hall of Fame An index of national inventors and their inventions. Inclusion is based on whether a U.S. patent was obtained and if the invention contributes to the nation’s welfare.
	On-Lion for Kids A link to the New York Public Library, this site has recommended reading lists, coloring pages, jokes and games.
	PBS Kids Uncover some of the best games, most interesting stories, and coolest facts around. Check out sites which connect you to favorite PBS characters - Arthur, Barney, Calliou, Clifford, Dragon Tales, Mister Rogers, or the Teletubbies.
	Project Vote Smart A complete guide to U.S. elections, campaign issues and candidates’ position statements. Find biographies of congressional representatives, governors, the president, cabinet officials as well as local politicians.
	Kidspace @ The Internet Public Library guide incudes: Science Fair Project Resource Guide - Offers the basic steps for a science fair project, along with website links, to help you think of, plan, and make a great project. Stately Knowledge - Great for information on any state in the United States.
	Yahooligans - Lots of fun and games with links to Gray’s Anatomy, the American Heritage Dictionary, Roget’s Thesaurus, Oxford’s Shakespeare, and Bartlett’s Quotations. There’s a large homework help area, plus a guide for teachers and parents. Kids can use the tools on Yahooligans! to make screen savers or wallpaper, or sit back and read some jokes or play online games.

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