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General History

10 Winter Olympics facts!

Find out about this hair-raising international event…
Birds

Starling murmuration facts!

Discover some amazing aerial antics…
Birds

Bird lover builds 27,500 swift nest boxes!

Check out this awesome achievement…
  • QUIZ

    Who is the longest-reigning British monarch?
Nature

What is COP26?

Learn more about this super important climate event…
General Animals

10 great gorilla facts!

Discover these incredible, gentle giants of the forest…
General Kids Club

Meet Earthshot prize finalist, Vinisha!

She’s determined to clean up India’s air pollution…
General History

Amazing Paralympic athletes!

These sporting superstars are at the top of their game…
General Geography

What is
palm oil?

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

Rayer’s quest for clean beaches!

This young eco-hero is fighting to save our beaches from plastic pollution…
General Kids Club

Sport For Good!

Find out how sport can help people all over the world…
Monarchy

15 fun facts about Queen Elizabeth II

From inventing a new dog breed to publishing her first Instagram post, discover our favourite facts about this ruler…
Space

Facts about the Moon!

Ready for a night time adventure? Then 3, 2, 1… Liftoff!
Sea Life

10 blue whale facts

Discover these gentle giants of the sea!
General Animals

10 Hippo Facts!

They’re big, bulky and can deliver one serious chomp!
Physical Geography

Tornado Facts!

Learn about one of nature’s most powerful forces!
General History

Stonehenge Facts!

Discover the secrets of this incredible ancient monument…
General Animals

Meerkat Facts!

Get the lowdown on one seriously cute critter with our mega meerkat facts!
General Animals

Zebra facts!

How much do you know about these black and white beauties?
Egypt

Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt!

Meet five supernatural beings from Ancient Egypt!
General History

The life of Rosa Parks

Learn about this remarkable civil rights activist…
Nature

15 fascinating facts about Sir David Attenborough

Check out some fascinating David Attenborough facts, from his very first documentary to his least favourite animal, below…
Insects

10 cool facts about ants!

They may be small, but boy are these little critters powerful!
General History

10 facts about the Tudors!

Nat Geo Kids discovers ten fast facts about the Tudors!
Sea Life

Killer whale facts!

We get the lowdown on these magnificent marine mammals…
General History

Twenty top Titanic facts

Discover the fate of this infamous ship…
Insects

25 cool things about bugs!

Scared of creepy crawlies? Let’s see if we can change your mind…
General Animals

10 black bear facts!

Get the lowdown on these bear-illiant beasts!
General History

Skara Brae facts!

Discover one of Britain’s most incredible pre-historic villages…
Sea Life

10 facts about bottlenose dolphins

Learn all about this magnificent marine mammal!
Countries

Japan facts

Join us on an exciting adventure to East Asia!
Countries

Russia facts

Learn about the world’s largest country!
Monarchy

The life and reign of King Henry VIII

Check out the fascinating life of this fierce monarch…
General History

The life of Nelson Mandela

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