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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 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…
  • QUIZ

    Which of these countries is not an island?
Space

Tim Peake interview!

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

Share your images with astronauts
in space!

Join Astro Pi Mission Zero to program pictures that’ll appear on the International Space Station (ISS)

Did you know?

Pelicans can hold 11 litres of water (the same as 32 cans of pop) in their bills.

General Animals

10 unforgettable elephant facts!

Discover our fave facts about these gentle giants…
Birds

Get to know garden birds

Which of these feathered friends visits YOUR garden?
Countries

Kenya facts: discover this amazing African country!

Breathtaking views, spectacular wildlife and vibrant culture? Let’s go!
General Animals

10 top cheetah facts!

Join us in a thrilling chase with the fastest land mammal on Earth…
Birds

10 facts about emperor penguins

Learn all about these brilliant birds of Antarctica!
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Countries

Escape to the Azores with Activities Abroad

From lava lands to swimming with dolphins – enjoy an amazing family holiday to the Azores!
General Animals

Eurasian Lynx Facts!

Find out ten fast facts about the Eurasian Lynx!
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General Kids Club

Experience a Summer of Discovery

Head to the home of one of the world’s greatest ever scientists — Sir Isaac Newton — for a summer of curiosity, creativity and wonder…
General Animals

Experience life as an animal with virtual-reality headsets!

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee…be transported into the minds of animals
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General Geography

Explore volcanoes with the new LEGO® City range!

Brace yourself for tons of explosive fun with the awesome new LEGO® City Volcano Explorers range!
General Animals

Extinct Animals…

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

Fabulous facts about Scotland!

Join us on a bonnie adventure, gang…
Space

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?
Space

Facts about the Earth

Learn all about our amazing planet…
Space

Facts about the Moon!

Ready for a night time adventure? Then 3, 2, 1… Liftoff!
General History

Facts about the suffragettes

Discover the political movement that won women the right to vote…
Egypt

Fascinating facts about hieroglyphics!

We uncover this ancient alphabet…
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General Geography

Fascinating facts about the Sámi people

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

Female astronaut sets super space records!

US astronaut Peggy Whitson is one cosmic woman…
General Animals

Female wildlife rangers!

Meet the extraordinary women changing the face of conservation…
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General Geography

Five reasons to travel to Finnish Lapland

Visit this breathtaking snow-blanketed land with Activities Abroad.
Nature

Five Top Conservation Tips!

How can you help save our planet?
General Science

Follow your food!

We take a juicy journey through your digestive system!
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General Geography

Forest Holidays

Win a Forest Ranger adventure worth £250!
Prehistoric Animals

Fossil hunting: a quick guide

We go fossil hunting on the Isle of Wight!
Countries

France facts

Learn about one of Europe’s most amazing countries!
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General Science

FUTURE CITIES

Discover what our homes, transport and lives might look like in 30 years’ time…
Countries

Germany Facts

Find out all about the cool country of Germany…
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