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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

Protect the planet with the Met Office!

All about Earth’s wildest weather – and how you can help look after the planet…
Physical Geography

What is a bushfire?

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

Hamza Yassin interview!

We caught up with wildlife cameraman Hamza to learn about his cool adventures…
  • QUIZ

    Which of these countries is not an island?
Nature

All about Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank!

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

10 facts about World War 2

Learn about this hugely important event in British history…

Did you know?

In Japan you can buy octopus-flavoured ice cream!

More about Japan
Sea Life

Humpback Whale Facts!

Get the lowdown on these marine marvels…
Space

Universe Facts

Check out 10 top facts about our universe!
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General Science

RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION’S CREATIVE CHALLENGE FAVOURITES!

What did you byte-sized geniuses come up with?
General Animals

10 awesome dog facts!

Get the lowdown on these adorable animals…
General Animals

10 brilliant bat facts!

Discover these fantastic flying mammals…
Prehistoric Animals

‘Rainbow dinosaur’ fossil discovered!

Check out this colourful, feathered fossil…
General History

10 ‘Horrible’ Facts about London!

How much do you know about London, England’s capital city?
General Animals

10 brr-illiant reindeer facts!

Get the lowdown on these festive, furry creatures…
Physical Geography

10 amazing Amazon facts!

Get ready to rumble in the jungle!
General Animals

10 awesome dog facts!

Get the lowdown on these adorable animals…
General Animals

10 black bear facts!

Get the lowdown on these bear-illiant beasts!
Sea Life

10 blue whale facts

Discover these gentle giants of the sea!
General Animals

10 brilliant bat facts!

Discover these fantastic flying mammals…
Physical Geography

10 brrr-illiant glacier facts!

Join us on an icy adventure…
General Animals

10 Chimpanzee Facts

Find out what makes these gorgeous great apes so amazing…
Insects

10 cool facts about ants!

They may be small, but boy are these little critters powerful!
General Geography

10 fabulous facts about Diwali!

Discover the fascinating festival of lights…
Insects

10 facts about
flying ants!

Find out why ants take to the skies!
General Science

10 facts about Albert Einstein

Find out about this extraordinary physicist…
Egypt

10 facts about Ancient Egypt!

Discover the secrets of this ancient civilisation…
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…
Sea Life

10 facts about bottlenose dolphins

Learn all about this magnificent marine mammal!
General History

10 facts about Christmas!

Learn all about the history and twinkly traditions of the festive season…
Birds

10 facts about emperor penguins

Learn all about these brilliant birds of Antarctica!
Sea Life

10 facts about great white sharks!

Learn all about the great white shark!
Insects

10 facts about honey bees!

Find out all about our brilliant bees!
Physical Geography

10 Facts about Hurricanes!

Ten Facts about Hurricanes!
General Animals

10 facts about koalas!

Learn all about these cute critters…
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