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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…

EXPLORE YOUR WORLD

General Geography

What is
palm oil?

Learn about this common ingredient and why it can spell bad news for wildlife…
General History

The life of Alan Turing

Find out about this extraordinary mathematician…
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General Animals

Living Nature

Snuggle up to some super-cute, eco-friendly soft toys!
  • QUIZ

    Who is the longest-reigning British monarch?
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Nature

REAL-LIFE WILDLIFE RESCUES!

Discover how people across the world have saved animals in peril using special equipment and creative thinking!
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General Science

FUTURE CITIES

Discover what our homes, transport and lives might look like in 30 years’ time…

Did you know?

Being chased or falling off a high place are the two most common dreams.

General Animals

10 wacky walrus facts!

Discover these massive marine mammals of the Arctic…
General History

International Women’s Day

Check out our round-up of inspiring female figures from history…
General Animals

10 facts about wombats!

Check out these cute, clever creatures…
Prehistoric Animals

4-year-old finds dino footprint in Wales!

Check out this roarsome discovery…
Nature

10 ways to love the planet back (a parent special!)

Show nature a little love this Valentine’s…
General Animals

Amazing animals who battled back from injury

Meet some amazing pet survivors!
General Geography

Coral reef facts

Find out fascinating facts about amazing coral reefs…
Nature

Turn your lights out for Earth Hour!

Show support for our brilliant planet…
Nature

11-year-old campaigns for Mary Anning statue

Evie wants to see her palaeontology hero recognised…
Prehistoric Animals

Fossil hunting: a quick guide

We go fossil hunting on the Isle of Wight!
Prehistoric Animals

Scientists discover feathered dinosaur tail in amber!

A feathery tail once belonging to a dinosaur has been discovered perfectly preserved…
Space

Satellites set to track animals from space!

Scientists want to understand more about migratory animals…
Birds

Birds Bounce Back in the Amazing Azores!

NG KiDS heads to the Azores to meet a unique winged wonder….
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General Science

Light and lenses: 10 facts

Check out these 10 top facts about light and lenses
Nature

Signs of Spring

Winter is ending and the world is waking up…
Prehistoric Animals

Dinosaur Interview with Steve Brusatte!

We catch up with dino-expert Steve Brusatte to learn about our prehistoric world!
Sea Life

Cheeky seal hitches a ride on a kayak!

What do you do if you’re a seal and you fancy a rest, while swimming out at sea? Well, hitch a lift of course!
Space

Tim Peake interview!

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

10 wacky walrus facts!

Discover these massive marine mammals of the Arctic…
General History

The Great Fire of London Facts

Discover the fierce flames that changed London forever…
General Science

Broccoli that tastes like brownies!

Scientists have created a sweet solution for those of us who aren’t keen on eating our greens…
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Space

Join the Mars Mission!

Join the Mars Mission with the new LEGO® City Space range!
General Science

Scientists discover bacteria can “see” like tiny eyeballs!

Scientists have finally explained how bacteria senses light…
Sea Life

Ernie the overweight turtle goes to bootcamp!

SEA LIFE Manchester’s resident sea turtle, Ernie, is on a health kick!
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 History

The life of Alan Turing

Find out about this extraordinary mathematician…
General Geography

What is
palm oil?

Learn about this common ingredient and why it can spell bad news for wildlife…
General Animals

Create an elephant artwork to help the herds!

Calling all animal-loving artists…
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