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
10 facts about Martin Luther King
Learn about the world-famous civil rights campaigner…
What is climate change?
We investigate…
The life of Rosa Parks
Learn about this remarkable civil rights activist…
The life and reign of Queen Elizabeth I
Learn about the life of England’s last Tudor Queen…
The Life of Mary Seacole
A one-of-a-kind nurse, intrepid traveller and brave heroine…
Did you know?
Turtles the size of small cars roamed Earth 60 million years ago.
More about turtles ❯The life of Florence Nightingale
The founder of modern nursing, and the Lady with the Lamp…
15 fun facts about the Queen
Join us on a trip back through history to discover our favourite facts about the Queen…
10 facts about Stephen Hawking
Learn about one of the most influential scientists of our time…
‘Rainbow dinosaur’ fossil discovered!
Check out this colourful, feathered fossil…
Aboriginal Australian Culture: One of the Oldest Living Cultures
Explore Aboriginal Australian Culture, one of the oldest in the world!
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10 facts about Ancient Egypt!
Discover the secrets of this ancient civilisation…
Structure of the Earth!
Join us on our journey to the centre of the Earth!
30 cool facts about China!
Join us on a voyage to the Orient…
10 facts about pandas!
Find out all about these brilliant bears!
10 tiger facts!
Check out these ten seriously fierce facts!
10 Lion Facts!
It’s time for the lowdown on these fierce felines…
17 explosive volcano facts!
Check out some fascinating facts about volcanoes!
10 eye-opening facts about World War 2
Learn about this hugely important event in British history…
10 facts about Ancient Greece
Learn all about this super-cool civilisation!
10 facts about the Arctic!
Get ready for a chill!
10 facts about the Vikings
Learn all about these Scandinavian sea-warriors!
10 facts about polar bears!
Discover these brilliant beasts of the Arctic…
10 amazing Amazon facts!
Get ready to rumble in the jungle!
15 fantastic facts about rainforests!
Join us on a tropical trip…
10 Facts About Ancient Rome
Discover the glory of Ancient Rome…
10 Facts about Space!
They’re out of this world, gang!
World War 1 facts
Nat Geo Kids travels back in time to find out more about a conflict that rocked the world…
10 Facts About Honey Bees!
Find out all about our brilliant bees!
Ocean facts!
Take a deep breath and join us as we dive to the depths of the sea…
10 Facts about Hurricanes!
Ten Facts about Hurricanes!
10 facts about great white sharks!
Learn all about the great white shark!
How to Make a Mummy!
Discover how the Ancient Egyptians made mummies!
Tutankhamun facts!
Discover the secrets of the ancient ‘Boy King’…
Tsunami facts: check out the mighty wave!
Learn all about these mammoth forces of nature!
