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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

British Empire facts!

Discover the full story behind this important piece of world history…
General History

The life of Nelson Mandela

Discover the world-famous human rights activist who became South Africa’s first black president…
General History

10 facts about Martin Luther King

Learn about the world-famous civil rights campaigner…

  • QUIZ

    Who discovered gravity?
General History

The Life of Mary Seacole

A one-of-a-kind nurse, intrepid traveller and black history heroine…
General Science

What is coronavirus?

Learn the facts about coronavirus and what you can do…

Did you know?

There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches on Earth. That’s at least a billion trillion!

More about space ❯
General History

Aboriginal Australian Culture!

Explore Aboriginal Australian Culture, one of the oldest in the world!
General History

Facts About Indigenous Aboriginal Art & Culture!

Get ready to be blown away…
Physical Geography

15 fantastic rainforest facts!

Join us on a tropical trip…
General Animals

10 facts about rats!

Find out about these clever critters…
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General Geography

Fascinating facts about the Sámi people

Discover these indigenous people’s traditions, lifestyle and culture!

MORE COOL FEATURES

Space

Science with Dr Karl: The Eagle Nebula and the Pillars of Creation

Dr Karl explores the amazing Eagle Nebula
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!
General Geography

Coral reef facts

Find out fascinating facts about amazing coral reefs…
Nature

Turn your lights out for Earth Hour!

Show support for our brilliant planet…
Nature

11-year-old campaigns for Mary Anning statue

Evie wants to see her palaeontology hero recognised…
General Science

Science with Dr Karl: What is a sinkhole?

Dr Karl digs deep into sinkhole science
Space

Satellites set to track animals from space!

Scientists want to understand more about migratory animals…
Birds

Birds Bounce Back in the Amazing Azores!

NG KiDS heads to the Azores to meet a unique winged wonder….
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Ants are Strong AND Clever

Dr Karl investigates ants and their behaviour
Space

Tim Peake interview!

We caught up with awesome astronaut, Tim Peake, about life in space…
Prehistoric Animals

Dinosaur Interview with Steve Brusatte!

We catch up with dino-expert Steve Brusatte to learn about our prehistoric world!
General Animals

10 wacky walrus facts!

Discover these massive marine mammals of the Arctic…
General History

The Great Fire of London Facts

Discover the fierce flames that changed London forever…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: In the eye of a fly!

Looking into a fly’s eyes with Dr Karl…
Monarchy

10 fun facts about King Charles III

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

Science with Dr Karl: Future space travel

Space travel with Dr Karl
General Geography

What is
palm oil?

Learn about this common ingredient and why it can spell bad news for wildlife…
General History

APRIL FOOLS’ PRANKS

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

Science with Dr Karl: I can see a rainbow!

Dr Karl explores the magic of a rainbow
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: cicadas of summer!

Dr Karl explores the wonderful world of cicadas
General Science

Science with Dr Karl: Extraordinary X-rays

X-rays are under the microscope with Dr Karl…
Nature

What is COP26?

Learn more about this super important climate event…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Why is it dark at night?

Night and dark with Dr Karl…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Running on time!

Time with Dr Karl…
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