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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…

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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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General Animals

SNOW LEOPARDS COMING TO CHESTER ZOO!

Get ready to get up close with these majestic, mysterious predators for the first time!
  • QUIZ

    Which planet has the most moons?
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…

Did you know?

A flamingo can eat only when its head is upside down.

More about birds
General Science

15 Facts About The Human Body!

Cool things about our bodies…
General History

15 top William Shakespeare facts!

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

What causes flooding?

Why is it that some places flood and some don’t? It’s all in the geography…
General Geography

What is climate change?

We investigate…
General History

Twenty top Titanic facts

Discover the fate of this infamous ship…
General History

15 facts about the Victorians!

Head back in time to when Britain became the most powerful empire in world history…
Birds

Puffin facts!

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

Hedgehog Facts!

Get the lowdown on one of our planet’s cutest critters with our fascinating hedgehog facts!
Countries

Argentina facts!

We’re off to South America to find out all about this amazing country!
General Animals

10 Chimpanzee Facts

Find out what makes these gorgeous great apes so amazing…
Space

The Phases of the Moon

Why does the Moon ‘change shape’ each night?
Nature

The life cycle of flowering plants

Flower power! Discover how flowering plants reproduce…
Birds

Ostrich facts!

Get the lowdown on the world’s biggest bird!
Monarchy

The life and reign of Queen Elizabeth I

Learn about the life of England’s last Tudor Queen…
Space

Neil Armstrong facts!

Check out our ten top facts about Neil Armstrong…
General Science

10 facts about Stephen Hawking

Learn about one of the most influential scientists of our time…
Countries

Italy facts: check out this beautiful country!

Learn all about the land of pizza, pasta and Pisa with our fascinating facts about Italy!
General Science

Your Amazing Brain!

Discover the fascinating world of the human brain!
Countries

Germany Facts

Find out all about the cool country of Germany…
General Animals

10 hopping fun rabbit facts!

Discover more about these adorable small mammals…
Sea Life

Starfish facts!

Find out all about these incredible invertebrates!
Countries

Country Fact File: Peru!

Find out all about the cool country of Peru!
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Prehistoric Animals

10 terrifying T. rex facts!

Get the lowdown on this famous deadly dinosaur…
General Animals

Extinct Animals…

Meet some very special species whose existence came to a tragic end…
General Science

Follow your food!

We take a juicy journey through your digestive system!
Countries

India facts: discover this incredible country

Learn about the vibrant culture of India…
General Animals

Spotted Hyena Facts!

Find out the fascinating truth about this supposed scavenger with our spotted
Physical Geography

10 brrr-illiant glacier facts!

Join us on an icy adventure…
Space

Universe Facts

Check out 10 top facts about our universe!
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