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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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Physical Geography

15 fantastic rainforest facts!

Join us on a tropical trip…
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Space

Take part in an out of this world TV show

Does your child and their friends have what it takes to be astronauts?
  • QUIZ

    What is the largest species of bird?
General Animals

10 facts about rats!

Find out about these clever critters…
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Egypt

Tutankhamun – Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh

Discover the treasures of Ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh

Did you know?

The peregrine falcon can reach speeds of 389 kilometres per hour.

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General Geography

Fascinating facts about the Sámi people

Discover these indigenous people’s traditions, lifestyle and culture!
General Animals

Meet Narwhal the ‘unicorn’ puppy

This abandoned pup has an unusual feature on his forehead…
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General Science

10 fascinating facts about hibernation

Snuggle up with these super hibernation facts
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General Geography

Forest Holidays

Win a Forest Ranger adventure worth £250!
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Space

Join the Mars Mission!

Join the Mars Mission with the new LEGO® City Space range!
Physical Geography

Tsunami facts: check out the mighty wave!

Learn all about these mammoth forces of nature!
Nature

Turn your lights out for Earth Hour!

Show support for our brilliant planet…
Egypt

Tutankhamun facts!

Discover the secrets of the ancient ‘Boy King’…
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Egypt

Tutankhamun – Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh

Discover the treasures of Ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh
General History

Twenty top Titanic facts

Discover the fate of this infamous ship…
General Animals

Two-legged fox spotted
in garden!

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

Universe Facts

Check out 10 top facts about our universe!
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

Watch ancient baby cave ‘dragons’ hatching!

It seems dragons really do exist!
Physical Geography

What causes flooding?

Why is it that some places flood and some don’t? It’s all in the geography…
General Geography

What is
palm oil?

Learn about this common ingredient and why it can spell bad news for wildlife…
Physical Geography

What is a bushfire?

Learn about what causes bushfires and how you can help those affected…
General Geography

What is climate change?

We investigate…
Nature

What is COP26?

Learn more about this super important climate event…
General Science

What is coronavirus?

Learn the facts about coronavirus and what you can do…
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General Entertainment

What is The LEGO® Group’s Message to Space competition?

Send a message to space with The LEGO® Group’s cool contest!
General Animals

What’s it like to be a rhino ranger?

Nat Geo Kids goes into the wild with the Black Rhino Conservation Programme…
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

World War 1 facts

Nat Geo Kids travels back in time to find out more about a conflict that rocked the world…
General Science

Your Amazing Brain!

Discover the fascinating world of the human brain!
General Science

Your Amazing Eyes!

Learn all about the human eye…
General History

Yuval Noah Harari Interview!

We chat to this famous thinker about ancient humans, tech, money, stories and more…
General Animals

Zebra facts!

How much do you know about these black and white beauties?
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