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1 month 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.

2 months ago | natgeokids.com | Paul Kane

Every year we celebrate Shrove Tuesday, or as you may know it…Pancake Day! But what is the meaning behind this special day? How and why is it celebrated around the world? It’s time to find out with our ten Shrove Tuesday facts!Shrove Tuesday facts1) Shrove Tuesday is a Christian festival celebrated in many countries across the globe. It falls on the Tuesday before the beginning of Lent – a period of around six weeks leading up to Easter.

2 months ago | natgeokids.com | Gemma Chandler

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2 months ago | 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.

Dec 3, 2024 | natgeokids.com | Paul Kane

As the year draws to an end, millions of people around the world look forward to sparkling decorations, colourful lights, delicious food, jolly music, silly jokes and exciting gifts. Yup… because Christmas is coming! But how much do you know about this super-fun holiday? It’s time to find out in our ten facts about Christmas…1) Christmas is a Christian festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was the son of God.