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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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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…
  • QUIZ

    What is the largest species of bird?
General Animals

10 brilliant bat facts!

Discover these fantastic flying mammals…
General Geography

10 fabulous facts about Diwali!

Discover the fascinating festival of lights…

Did you know?

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

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Space

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?
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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

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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Prehistoric Animals

10 terrifying T. rex facts!

Get the lowdown on this famous deadly dinosaur…
General Animals

10 top cheetah facts!

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

10 Top Tomato Facts!

How much do you know about this fab fruit?
Sea Life

10 totally awesome facts about turtles!

Check out these turt-ally mad facts about turtles!
General Animals

10 unforgettable elephant facts!

Discover our fave facts about these gentle giants…
General Animals

10 wacky walrus facts!

Discover these massive marine mammals of the Arctic…
Nature

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

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

10 Winter Olympics facts!

Find out about this hair-raising international event…
General Animals

11 cats that totally ruined Christmas!

Meet 11 felines feeling anything but festive…
Nature

11-year-old campaigns for Mary Anning statue

Evie wants to see her palaeontology hero recognised…
Sea Life

14 facts about stingrays!

Discover the secrets of this fab fish…
General Science

15 Facts About The Human Body!

Cool things about our bodies…
General History

15 facts about the Victorians!

Head back in time to when Britain became the most powerful empire in world history…
Physical Geography

15 fantastic rainforest facts!

Join us on a tropical trip…
Nature

15 fascinating facts about Sir David Attenborough

Check out some fascinating David Attenborough facts, from his very first documentary to his least favourite animal, below…
Monarchy

15 fun facts about Queen Elizabeth II

From inventing a new dog breed to publishing her first Instagram post, discover our favourite facts about this ruler…
General History

15 top William Shakespeare facts!

Learn all about William Shakespeare, the world-famous playwright and poet…
Physical Geography

17 explosive volcano facts!

Check out some fascinating facts about volcanoes!
Insects

25 cool things about bugs!

Scared of creepy crawlies? Let’s see if we can change your mind…
Countries

30 cool facts about China!

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

30 freaky facts about the weather!

A storm’s a-brewin’, gang!
Prehistoric Animals

4-year-old finds dino footprint in Wales!

Check out this roarsome discovery…
Greece

5 terrifying tales from Greek mythology

Meet the mythical monsters from Ancient Greece!
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