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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 History

15 facts about the Victorians!

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

10 Facts About Ancient Rome

Discover the glory of Ancient Rome…
General History

10 Winter Olympics facts!

Find out about this hair-raising international event…
  • QUIZ

    What is the largest species of bird?
Birds

Starling murmuration facts!

Discover some amazing aerial antics…
Birds

Bird lover builds 27,500 swift nest boxes!

Check out this awesome achievement…

Did you know?

A nine-banded armadillo can jump up to 1.2m vertically off the ground.

General History

The Great Fire of London Facts

Discover the fierce flames that changed London forever…
Nature

What is COP26?

Learn more about this super important climate event…
General Animals

10 great gorilla facts!

Discover these incredible, gentle giants of the forest…
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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

Rhino facts!

These animals are big, bulky and absolutely brilliant!
Birds

Meet the penguins of the Falkland Islands!

Join us on an adventure to the Falkland Islands to meet five fab species of penguin!
Countries

Mexico facts: discover this fascinating country!

Embark on a Mexican adventure…
Space

NASA’s Curiosity Rover spots a ‘mouse’ on Mars!

Are there really rodents on the red planet?
Space

Neil Armstrong facts!

Check out our ten top facts about Neil Armstrong…
Prehistoric Animals

NG KiDS chats to Dinosaur Expert Jack Horner!

We get the dino lowdown from Jurassic World’s lead palaeontologist…
Countries

NG KiDS Heads to the Galápagos Islands!

Find out all about this incredible place and the amazing animals that live there…
Physical Geography

Nile river facts

Discover this incredible natural wonder and invaluable source of life…
General Geography

Ocean facts!

Take a deep breath and join us as we dive to the depths of the sea…
Sea Life

Octopus facts

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

Ostrich facts!

Get the lowdown on the world’s biggest bird!
Birds

Puffin facts!

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

Queen Victoria’s children

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

Rhino facts!

These animals are big, bulky and absolutely brilliant!
Countries

Russia facts

Learn about the world’s largest country!
General History

Satellite images hint at lost Mayan city

A teenager’s fascinating find on satellite images of the Mexican jungle…
Space

Satellites set to track animals from space!

Scientists want to understand more about migratory animals…
Countries

Say goodbye to Big Ben’s bongs!

Britain’s most photographed building will fall silent for four years!
Nature

Scavenger Hunt!

Can you complete our NG Kids scavenger hunt?
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: A wee fact about asparagus!

Asparagus and wee with Dr Karl…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Ants are Strong AND Clever

Dr Karl investigates ants and their behaviour
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: cicadas of summer!

Dr Karl explores the wonderful world of cicadas
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
General Science

Science with Dr Karl: Extraordinary X-rays

X-rays are under the microscope with Dr Karl…
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