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Welcome to our Discover section! This is where you can discover some of the coolest facts for kids from around our planet. From animals and geography to science, nature and history, there are so many amazing facts for kids just waiting to be discovered by young explorers like you!

Uncover curious creatures from both land and sea, ancient mysteries and civilisations, incredible destinations and natural wonders – prepare to be wowed by our wonderful world.

Ready to explore, gang? Start your voyage of discovery by clicking around below. Beware! You’re about to unearth some pretty awesome stuff. Who knows what you might discover…

EXPLORE YOUR WORLD

General Animals

10 hopping fun rabbit facts!

Discover more about these adorable small mammals…
General History

APRIL FOOLS’ PRANKS

Celebrate 1 April with these top tricks – and find out some cool facts, too!
Physical Geography

17 explosive volcano facts!

Check out some fascinating facts about volcanoes!
  • QUIZ

    What is the largest species of bird?
Egypt

10 facts about Ancient Egypt!

Discover the secrets of this ancient civilisation…
General Animals

Meet elephant expert Paula Kahumbu!

This elephant ecologist is inspiring her fellow Kenyans to protect wildlife…

Did you know?

A head of broccoli is made up of hundreds of small flower buds.

Birds

Puffin facts!

We’re off an a sky-high adventure with our feathered friends, puffins!
Countries

30 cool facts about China!

Join us on a journey through this incredible country…
General Geography

Shrove Tuesday facts

Learn all about this worldwide religious festival…
Greece

10 facts about Ancient Greece

Learn all about this super-cool civilisation!
Greece

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece!

Meet the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece!
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