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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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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 discovered gravity?
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?

A Festival in Belleville, USA, celebrates UFO sightings.

More about UFOs
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…
Space

Tim Peake interview!

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

Tornado Facts!

Learn about one of nature’s most powerful forces!
Physical Geography

Tsunami facts: check out the mighty wave!

Learn all about these mammoth forces of nature!
Nature

Turn your lights out for Earth Hour!

Show support for our brilliant planet…
Egypt

Tutankhamun facts!

Discover the secrets of the ancient ‘Boy King’…
General History

Twenty top Titanic facts

Discover the fate of this infamous ship…
General Animals

Two-legged fox spotted
in garden!

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

Universe Facts

Check out 10 top facts about our universe!
Countries

USA facts: get ready for the lowdown on the Land of Opportunity!

Check out our facts about the United States of America!
General Geography

What is
palm oil?

Learn about this common ingredient and why it can spell bad news for wildlife…
Physical Geography

What is a bushfire?

Learn about what causes bushfires and how you can help those affected…
General Geography

What is climate change?

We investigate…
Nature

What is COP26?

Learn more about this super important climate event…
General Science

What is coronavirus?

Learn the facts about coronavirus and what you can do…
General Animals

What’s it like to be a rhino ranger?

Nat Geo Kids goes into the wild with the Black Rhino Conservation Programme…
Countries

What’s it like to go to school in St Lucia?

Kick-off a new school term on the Caribbean Island of St Lucia…
General History

World War 1 facts

Nat Geo Kids travels back in time to find out more about a conflict that rocked the world…
General Science

Your Amazing Brain!

Discover the fascinating world of the human brain!
General Science

Your Amazing Eyes!

Learn all about the human eye…
General History

Yuval Noah Harari Interview!

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

Zebra facts!

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