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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 History

The life of Rosa Parks

Learn about this remarkable civil rights activist…
General Animals

10 brr-illiant reindeer facts!

Get the lowdown on these festive, furry creatures…
General Science

15 Facts About The Human Body!

Cool things about our bodies…
  • QUIZ

    Which of these countries is not an island?
General History

15 top William Shakespeare facts!

Learn all about William Shakespeare, the world-famous playwright and poet…
General Geography

What is climate change?

We investigate…

Did you know?

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

General History

Twenty top Titanic facts

Discover the fate of this infamous ship…
Monarchy

The six wives of King Henry VIII

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived!
General Geography

Dare To Explore with Paul Rose!

Explorer Paul Rose tells us all about his awesome Arctic adventures, and how he came to do this super cool job!
Monarchy

10 fun facts about King Charles III

From speaking Welsh to diving around historic shipwrecks, discover our top ten facts about this ruler…
General Animals

Two-legged fox spotted
in garden!

We find out more about this amazing animal seen in Derbyshire, England…
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