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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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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…
  • QUIZ

    What is the largest species of bird?
General Animals

Two-legged fox spotted
in garden!

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

Tim Peake interview!

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

Did you know?

Rhinos may communicate by leaving each other dung piles.

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Space

Share your images with astronauts
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Join Astro Pi Mission Zero to program pictures that’ll appear on the International Space Station (ISS)
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…
Sea Life

Leatherback turtle facts!

Check out our splashing facts about these fab reptiles!
General History

The Life of Mary Seacole

A one-of-a-kind nurse, intrepid traveller and black history heroine…
Sea Life

The Ocean’s Weirdest Creatures!

You’ll meet some seriously strange creatures here…
Sea Life

Loggerhead turtle facts!

How much do you know about these beautiful sea creatures?
Countries

Mexico facts: discover this fascinating country!

Embark on a Mexican adventure…
Prehistoric Animals

Ancient ‘unicorns’ may have roamed Earth with humans!

Check out the prehistoric “fuzzy rhinoceros”!
Insects

Dung beetle facts!

Roll away with our fab facts about this bonkers bug!
General Science

7 steps to surviving an apocalypse (according to science!)

What would YOU do if the world was ending?
General Science

Charles Darwin and the Mystery of Life!

Find out about Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.
Sea Life

Humpback Whale Facts!

Get the lowdown on these marine marvels…
Countries

Country Fact File: Tanzania!

Find out all about Tanzania!
Reptiles

Anaconda Facts!

Get ready to discover a super-powerful predator…
General History

The adventures of Captain Cook!

Take a trip back in time to when Captain Cook sailed into Sydney Harbour…
General History

Mary Anning facts

Discover the fossil hunter whose discoveries changed the world…
Countries

Cuba facts!

Learn all about this colourful country!
General History

The life of Anne Frank

Learn all about Anne Frank and her world-famous diary…
Countries

Bahamas facts!

Learn all about these terrific tropical islands…
General Animals

Eurasian Lynx Facts!

Find out ten fast facts about the Eurasian Lynx!
Physical Geography

What causes flooding?

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

Did Cleopatra really die from a snake bite?

Probably not, according to scientists…
Countries

Spain facts: discover the land of flamenco and fiesta!

Sunny beaches, fascinating culture and beautiful cities – learn all about one of the world’s coolest countries with our facts about Spain!
Sea Life

How YOU can help save our marine wildlife!

Will YOU help protect our endangered marine wildlife?
General History

10 facts about Christmas!

Learn all about the history and twinkly traditions of the festive season…
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