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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 History

APRIL FOOLS’ PRANKS

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

Meet elephant expert Paula Kahumbu!

This elephant ecologist is inspiring her fellow Kenyans to protect wildlife…
Birds

Puffin facts!

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

    Which planet has the most moons?
Countries

30 cool facts about China!

Join us on a journey through this incredible country…
General Geography

Shrove Tuesday facts

Learn all about this worldwide religious festival…

Did you know?

Legend has it that pirate treasure may be buried near the Statue Of Liberty.

Greece

10 facts about Ancient Greece

Learn all about this super-cool civilisation!
Greece

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece!

Meet the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece!
General History

The life of Rosa Parks

Learn about this remarkable civil rights activist…
General Animals

10 brr-illiant reindeer facts!

Get the lowdown on these festive, furry creatures…
General Science

15 Facts About The Human Body!

Cool things about our bodies…
Egypt

10 facts about Ancient Egypt!

Discover the secrets of this ancient civilisation…
General History

10 facts about World War 2

Learn about this hugely important event in British history…
Physical Geography

17 explosive volcano facts!

Check out some fascinating facts about volcanoes!
Insects

10 facts about honey bees!

Find out all about our brilliant bees!
Physical Geography

Structure of the Earth!

Join us on our journey to the centre of the Earth!
General Geography

What is climate change?

We investigate…
General Animals

10 facts about pandas!

Find out all about these brilliant bears!
Sea Life

10 facts about great white sharks!

Learn all about the great white shark!
General Science

15 Facts About The Human Body!

Cool things about our bodies…
Space

10 Facts about Space!

They’re out of this world, gang!
General Animals

10 terrific tiger facts!

Check out these seriously-fierce feline facts!
Physical Geography

10 amazing Amazon facts!

Get ready to rumble in the jungle!
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 Animals

10 facts about polar bears!

Discover these brilliant beasts of the Arctic…
General Animals

10 lion facts!

It’s time for the lowdown on these fierce felines…
General Animals

10 facts about koalas!

Learn all about these cute critters…
Monarchy

10 Facts About Queen Victoria!

NG KiDS travels back in time to meet Her Majesty, Queen Victoria…
Greece

10 facts about Ancient Greece

Learn all about this super-cool civilisation!
Romans

10 Facts About Ancient Rome

Discover the glory of Ancient Rome…
Physical Geography

10 Facts about Hurricanes!

Ten Facts about Hurricanes!
Physical Geography

15 fantastic rainforest facts!

Join us on a tropical trip…
General Animals

10 top cheetah facts!

Join us in a thrilling chase with the fastest land mammal on Earth…
General History

Awesome Anglo-Saxon facts!

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

10 facts about the Colosseum!

Learn all about the Colosseum of Ancient Rome!
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