Gemma Chandler

London

Content Director at National Geographic Kids

Digital Editor at National Geographic Kids (UK)

Content Director @NatGeoKidsUK and Roving Reporter @Viral_History. Thoughts and opinions are my own, yadda yadda yadda... 🌎

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Plastic-free-gifts - National Geographic Kids

1 week ago | natgeokids.com | Gemma Chandler

Calling all creative kids and planet protectors! Are you looking for a present for a friend or someone in your family? Rather than searching the shops, make them a special gift instead!These three homemade gift ideas are plastic-free, and let you to turn “waste” into something super cool! So not only will you make someone’s day – you’ll be helping to protect the planet by reducing waste and plastic pollution. Awesome!What picture will you put in your lolly stick frame?
10 hopping fun rabbit facts!

1 month ago | natgeokids.com | Gemma Chandler

Cute, fuzzy, fluffy and hopping mad, who doesn’t love these adorable creatures, also known as bunnies? Check out our top ten rabbit facts!Rabbit facts1) A baby rabbit is called a kit, a female is called a doe and a male is called a buck. 2) Rabbits are very social creatures that live in groups. They live in warrens — a series of tunnels and rooms that they dig underground.
Mary Anning facts

2 months ago | natgeokids.com | Gemma Chandler

Learn about the world’s greatest ever fossil hunter – whose awe-inspiring discoveries revealed a prehistoric world filled with strange creatures – in our Mary Anning facts!Mary Anning factsMary Anning was born in the seaside town of Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK, in 1799. Although her parents had ten children, only Mary and her brother Joseph lived to adulthood. It’s said Mary had a lucky escape when she was a baby. The lady holding her was struck by lightning. Miraculously, little Mary survived.
International Women's Day - National Geographic Kids

Feb 12, 2025 | natgeokids.com | Gemma Chandler

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Take our speedy survey!

Feb 5, 2025 | natgeokids.com | Gemma Chandler

Every now and again, we like to ask our readers some questions, to help us understand you better! We do this through an anonymous survey, which means we don’t know who you are, only what your answers to our questions are. This month we’re asking four quick questions about your favourite animals.
Write to us! | Junior Explorers' Club | National Geographic Kids

Nov 12, 2024 | natgeokids.com | Gemma Chandler

Do you have something to shout about? Then we want to hear about it in our Junior Explorers’ Club!This is YOUR page, where you can tell us about all the awesome things you know, love and do. Whether you’ve got a great story, beautiful artwork, an interesting hobby or want to tell us about something cool that you’ve seen or done – this is where you can let us know.
Throw a plastic-free party for kids!

Oct 14, 2023 | natgeokids.com | Gemma Chandler

Who doesn’t enjoy a good party with friends and family? They’re so much fun! But birthday parties, celebrations and festivals can also produce lots of plastic waste, which is harmful to the environment. So, what can we do to help to protect the planet without missing out on a good time?
What is a bushfire?

Aug 21, 2023 | natgeokids.com | Gemma Chandler

What is a bushfire? Bushfires are fires that burn through areas of bushland. They are a type of wildfire – fires that burn through wild vegetation like woodland, scrubland, grassland or savannahs. These fires are unpredictable and difficult to control. These fires are particularly common in areas that experience hot, dry weather, like Australia, Greece, Africa and parts of the USA, like California. What causes bushfires? There are lots of possible bushfire causes.