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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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General Animals

10 brilliant bat facts!

Discover these fantastic flying mammals…
Space

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?
Greece

10 facts about the Olympics!

Learn all about this extraordinary international sporting event!
  • QUIZ

    What is your favourite reptile?
Countries

France facts

Learn about one of Europe’s most amazing countries!
Space

10 Facts about Space!

They’re out of this world, gang!

Did you know?

About 235 different languages are spoken in China.

More about China
Nature

The Frog Life Cycle!

See how this amazing animal grows from tadpole to frog…
General Animals

10 hopping fun rabbit facts!

Discover more about these adorable small mammals…
General History

APRIL FOOLS’ PRANKS

Celebrate 1 April with these top tricks – and find out some cool facts, too!
Physical Geography

17 explosive volcano facts!

Check out some fascinating facts about volcanoes!
Egypt

10 facts about Ancient Egypt!

Discover the secrets of this ancient civilisation…
General Animals

10 facts about polar bears!

Discover these brilliant beasts of the Arctic…
Monarchy

10 Facts About Queen Victoria!

NG KiDS travels back in time to meet Her Majesty, Queen Victoria…
General Animals

10 facts about rats!

Find out about these clever critters…
Space

10 Facts about Space!

They’re out of this world, gang!
General Science

10 facts about Stephen Hawking

Learn about one of the most influential scientists of our time…
General Geography

10 facts about the Arctic!

Get ready for a chill!
Romans

10 facts about the Colosseum!

Learn all about the Colosseum of Ancient Rome!
Greece

10 facts about the Olympics!

Learn all about this extraordinary international sporting event!
General History

10 facts about the Tudors!

Nat Geo Kids discovers ten fast facts about the Tudors!
General History

10 facts about the Vikings

Learn all about these Scandinavian sea-warriors!
General Animals

10 facts about wombats!

Check out these cute, clever creatures…
General History

10 facts about World War 2

Learn about this hugely important event in British history…
Monarchy

10 fun facts about King Charles III

From speaking Welsh to diving around historic shipwrecks, discover our top ten facts about this ruler…
General Animals

10 giraffe facts!

Discover ten fascinating facts about giraffes!
General Animals

10 great gorilla facts!

Discover these incredible, gentle giants of the forest…
General Animals

10 Hippo Facts!

They’re big, bulky and can deliver one serious chomp!
General Animals

10 hopping fun rabbit facts!

Discover more about these adorable small mammals…
General Animals

10 leopard facts!

Find out all about leopards!
General Animals

10 lion facts!

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

10 orangutan facts!

Learn all about these awesome apes!
General Animals

10 terrific tiger facts!

Check out these seriously-fierce feline facts!
General Animals

10 top cheetah facts!

Join us in a thrilling chase with the fastest land mammal on Earth…
Nature

10 Top Tomato Facts!

How much do you know about this fab fruit?
Sea Life

10 totally awesome facts about turtles!

Check out these turt-ally mad facts about turtles!
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