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Discover

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 Animals

10 awesome dog facts!

Get the lowdown on these adorable animals…
General Animals

10 brilliant bat facts!

Discover these fantastic flying mammals…
General Geography

10 fabulous facts about Diwali!

Discover the fascinating festival of lights…
  • QUIZ

    Who is the longest-reigning British monarch?
Space

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?
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Experience a Summer of Discovery

Head to the home of one of the world’s greatest ever scientists — Sir Isaac Newton — for a summer of curiosity, creativity and wonder…

Did you know?

Some crocodiles can go for two years without eating.

More about Animals
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General Science

Celebrating 170 years of the Met Office

The UK’s national weather service has been helping us plan for rain and shine since 1854!
Greece

10 facts about the Olympics!

Learn all about this extraordinary international sporting event!
Insects

10 facts about
flying ants!

Find out why ants take to the skies!
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General Science

Summertime science fun at The Royal Institution!

The Royal Institution (Ri) is a home for science – and everyone is welcome!
Countries

France facts

Learn about one of Europe’s most amazing countries!
General Science

7 steps to surviving an apocalypse (according to science!)

What would YOU do if the world was ending?
General History

A kid’s guide to the general election

Discover how democracy works in the UK…
General History

Aboriginal Australian Culture!

Explore Aboriginal Australian Culture, one of the oldest in the world!
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General Science

All about Engineering and Technology

Learn all about how these two disciplines affect our daily lives, and enter a fun engineering photography competition.
Nature

All about Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank!

Head behind the scenes at an epic plant research centre…
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General Science

All about plastic!

Get the low down on this fascinating multi-use material
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General Science

All about the circular economy

Learn all about how we can be more sustainable!
General Animals

Amazing animals who battled back from injury

Meet some amazing pet survivors!
General History

Amazing Paralympic athletes!

These sporting superstars are at the top of their game…
Countries

Amazing places to visit this summer!

Check out our list of wild things to do in the UK and Ireland this summer!
Reptiles

Anaconda Facts!

Get ready to discover a super-powerful predator…
Prehistoric Animals

Ancient ‘unicorns’ may have roamed Earth with humans!

Check out the prehistoric “fuzzy rhinoceros”!
General History

APRIL FOOLS’ PRANKS

Celebrate 1 April with these top tricks – and find out some cool facts, too!
Countries

Argentina facts!

We’re off to South America to find out all about this amazing country!
Countries

Aussie Adventure on Fraser Island!

NG Kids explores Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia!
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!
General Animals

Autumn Animals!

Check out our gallery of beautiful autumn animals!
General History

Awesome Anglo-Saxon facts!

Check out these cool facts about the fierce Anglo-Saxons…
Countries

Azerbaijan facts!

How much do you know about this fascinating country…?
Countries

Bahamas facts!

Learn all about these terrific tropical islands…
General Science

BBC micro:bit – what’s it all about?

How does it work and what can it do? We investigate…
Birds

Bird lover builds 27,500 swift nest boxes!

Check out this awesome achievement…
Birds

Birds Bounce Back in the Amazing Azores!

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