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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

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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?
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
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    Which planet has the most moons?
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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…

Did you know?

If you could touch your brain it would feel like toothpaste.

More about Science
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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!
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General Geography

Five reasons to travel to Finnish Lapland

Visit this breathtaking snow-blanketed land with Activities Abroad.
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…
Nature

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

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

Yuval Noah Harari Interview!

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

The Dopper Changemaker Challenge Junior

FINDING A PLASTIC POLLUTION SOLUTION
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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!
General History

Steam ahead with Belmond British Pullman

Nat Geo Kids take a trip on a vintage steam train!
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General Animals

Chester Zoo’s Big Snow Leopard Quiz!

Test your knowledge of these majestic, mysterious predators with this fun quiz!
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General Animals

SNOW LEOPARDS COMING TO CHESTER ZOO!

Get ready to get up close with these majestic, mysterious predators for the first time!
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Space

Share your images with astronauts
in space!

Join Astro Pi Mission Zero to program pictures that’ll appear on the International Space Station (ISS)
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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!
General History

A kid’s guide to the general election

Discover how democracy works in the UK…
General Animals

Meet elephant expert Paula Kahumbu!

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

Meet the Met Office!

Discover all there is to know about the UK’s national weather service…
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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!
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General Kids Club

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…
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General Science

Enter The Eurekas now!

The competition that gets you thinking about physics is back!
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General Entertainment

Out-of-this-world LEGO® Space sets!

Take play to new dimensions with LEGO® Space…
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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!
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General Entertainment

Learn about cool constellations with The LEGO® Group!

Ready for a star-studded LEGO® adventure? 3, 2, 1… blast off!
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General Science

RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION’S CREATIVE CHALLENGE FAVOURITES!

What did you byte-sized geniuses come up with?
Nature

All about Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank!

Head behind the scenes at an epic plant research centre…
Nature

Hamza Yassin interview!

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