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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

Space

Facts about the Moon!

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

Neil Armstrong facts!

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

The life of Anne Frank

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

    Who is the longest-reigning British monarch?
General History

Mary Anning facts

Discover the fossil hunter whose discoveries changed the world…
Nature

11-year-old campaigns for Mary Anning statue

Evie wants to see her palaeontology hero recognised…

Did you know?

The golf-ball sized blue-ringed octopus has enough poison to kill 26 humans in a matter of minutes.

More about Animals
General Science

Human digestive system

You eat a meal. And then a bit later… you do a poo! But what happens in between?
General Animals

10 leopard facts!

Find out all about leopards!
General Animals

Extinct Animals…

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

Queen Victoria’s children

Learn about the sons and daughters of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert…
General Animals

10 lion facts!

It’s time for the lowdown on these fierce felines…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: cicadas of summer!

Dr Karl explores the wonderful world of cicadas
General Science

Science with Dr Karl: Extraordinary X-rays

X-rays are under the microscope with Dr Karl…
Nature

What is COP26?

Learn more about this super important climate event…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Why is it dark at night?

Night and dark with Dr Karl…
General History

Amazing Paralympic athletes!

These sporting superstars are at the top of their game…
Birds

Starling murmuration facts!

Discover some amazing aerial antics…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Mighty pythons!

All about pythons with Dr Karl…
General Animals

Female wildlife rangers!

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

Science with Dr Karl: digging a hole through Earth

Dr Karl imagines digging a hole through Earth to the other side of the world
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: How much does a cloud weigh?

Dr Karl investigates how much a cloud weighs
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: A wee fact about asparagus!

Asparagus and wee with Dr Karl…
General History

10 Winter Olympics facts!

Find out about this hair-raising international event…
Nature

Scavenger Hunt!

Can you complete our NG Kids scavenger hunt?
General Animals

Two-legged fox spotted
in garden!

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

Bird lover builds 27,500 swift nest boxes!

Check out this awesome achievement…
General History

Yuval Noah Harari Interview!

We chat to this famous thinker about ancient humans, tech, money, stories and more…
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Countries

Seasons in the city

Find out what different seasons look like in cities around the world in this stunning illustrated book!
General Animals

Meet elephant expert Paula Kahumbu!

This elephant ecologist is inspiring her fellow Kenyans to protect wildlife…
Nature

All about Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank!

Head behind the scenes at an epic plant research centre…
Nature

Hamza Yassin interview!

We caught up with wildlife cameraman Hamza to learn about his cool adventures…
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