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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 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…
General Geography

What is climate change?

We investigate…
  • QUIZ

    Which big cat is recognisable thanks to its rosette markings?
General History

Twenty top Titanic facts

Discover the fate of this infamous ship…
Monarchy

The six wives of King Henry VIII

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived!

Did you know?

Cows form close friendships - but they may also hold grudges for years.

General Geography

Dare To Explore with Paul Rose!

Explorer Paul Rose tells us all about his awesome Arctic adventures, and how he came to do this super cool job!
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

Two-legged fox spotted
in garden!

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

Tim Peake interview!

We caught up with awesome astronaut, Tim Peake, about life in space…
General Animals

10 unforgettable elephant facts!

Discover our fave facts about these gentle giants…
General Animals

Kangaroo Facts!

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

The life of Nelson Mandela

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

France facts

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

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

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

Jaguar facts

They’re fierce, fast and fur-ocious…
General History

10 facts about Martin Luther King

Learn about the world-famous civil rights campaigner…
Countries

Australia facts: get ready for the lowdown Down Under!

Grab your suncream, shades and snorkels – because we’re heading Down Under with these fab facts about Australia!
Sea Life

Seahorse facts!

Grab your snorkels and join us as we get up close to these colourful critters…
General History

The life of Florence Nightingale

The founder of modern nursing, and the Lady with the Lamp…
General Animals

Rhino facts!

These animals are big, bulky and absolutely brilliant!
Countries

Canada facts

Majestic mountains, frozen glaciers, beautiful cities and incredible wildlife…discover our fantastic fact about Canada!
Space

Facts about the Earth

Learn all about our amazing planet…
General Animals

10 orangutan facts!

Learn all about these awesome apes!
Space

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?
Sea Life

14 facts about stingrays!

Discover the secrets of this fab fish…
General Science

Human digestive system

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

St Lucia facts!

Explore this awesome Caribbean island…
General Animals

Scorpion facts!

Learn all about this awesome arachnid!
Sea Life

Octopus facts

Discover the secrets of one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures…
Countries

South Africa facts!

Discover the wonders of this incredible country!
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

15 facts about the Victorians!

Head back in time to when Britain became the most powerful empire in world history…
Birds

Puffin facts!

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

Hedgehog Facts!

Get the lowdown on one of our planet’s cutest critters with our fascinating hedgehog facts!
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