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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

Meet elephant expert Paula Kahumbu!

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

Puffin facts!

We’re off an a sky-high adventure with our feathered friends, puffins!
Countries

30 cool facts about China!

Join us on a journey through this incredible country…
  • QUIZ

    Which planet has the most moons?
General Geography

Shrove Tuesday facts

Learn all about this worldwide religious festival…
Greece

10 facts about Ancient Greece

Learn all about this super-cool civilisation!

Did you know?

Black bears can sleep for up to seven months without eating or drinking.

More about bears
Greece

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece!

Meet the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece!
General History

The life of Rosa Parks

Learn about this remarkable civil rights activist…
General Animals

10 brr-illiant reindeer facts!

Get the lowdown on these festive, furry creatures…
General Science

15 Facts About The Human Body!

Cool things about our bodies…
General History

15 top William Shakespeare facts!

Learn all about William Shakespeare, the world-famous playwright and poet…
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…
General History

10 facts about the Tudors!

Nat Geo Kids discovers ten fast facts about the Tudors!
Insects

10 cool facts about ants!

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

Kangaroo Facts!

Learn all about one of Australia’s most amazing animals with our kangaroo facts
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