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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

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?

Sharks cause 10 deaths a year, whereas mosquito cause 725,000.

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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)
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…
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