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Quiz: Are You a True Foodie?
Think you know your beets from your barramundi? Always the Camembert connoisseur? Put your food facts to the test with our quiz inspired by The Story of Food, diving deep into the history of everything we eat. If you can score 100%, you’ve earned the right to call yourself a true foodie! The Story of Food View Book Quiz image: 123RF.com: Andreyoleynik   Read more...
QUIZ: How Environmentally Friendly Are You?
Did you know that every toothbrush that has ever been made still exists? Or that every year we throw away enough plastic to wrap around the earth four times? As a species, humans are often unkind to the planet that we call home. Luckily, it’s easy to change the future of the Earth if you know how. My book What a Waste teaches you how to live in a way that is kinder to the planet. Every beautifully illustrated spread, gloriously colored with soy inks and responsibly sourced materials, tackles... Read more...
QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Classical Music?
Put your knowledge of Mozart, Mendelssohn, and more to the test with our ultimate composers quiz inspired by The Classical Music Book. If you can correctly match these classical music mammoths to their masterpieces, you’ve earned the right to call yourself a pro. The Classical Music Book View Book Read more...
Quiz: Which Marvel Super Hero Are You?
Captain Marvel is brave, Hawkeye likes new challenges, and Black Panther protects people. Super Heroes come from different worlds, but what unites them all is fighting for good. Take our personality quiz below to find out which Marvel Super Hero you are most like! © 2020 MARVEL Read more...
Quiz: which city are you?
Have you ever wondered which city best suits your personality? In all honesty, you probably haven’t, but with no possibility of travel right now, there’s never been a better time to find out and plan your perfect city break. So, if you were a destination, which one would you be? Take our quiz to find out… Inspired by our match-making to plan that trip? Explore all of our travel guides, the perfect inspiration for a quick city break to a blowout vacation and everything in between. Read next Our memorable trips Now... Read more...
DK & PENGUIN KIDS RUTH BADER GINSBURG SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES IMPORTANT: Please read these Official Rules before entering the DK & Penguin Kids Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”), presented by DK, a division of Penguin Random House LLC (“Sponsor”). By entering the Sweepstakes, you agree to the terms of these Official Rules.  These Official Rules shall govern in the event of any inconsistency with other Sweepstakes-related materials. Penguin Random House is the sole sponsor of this Sweepstakes, which is no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. ELIGIBILITY: ... Read more...
Top 10 reasons to love Japan
It seems like the whole world’s been swept up by the Japan craze – and for good reason. With an avant-garde capital, pulsating with raucous karaoke bars and quirky cosplayers, an awe-inspiring countryside, engrossing traditions, and an obsession with etiquette –  what’s not to love?  To celebrate the launch of Be More Japan, our fascinating journey through the sights, sounds, quirks and wisdom of Japan, we’ve compiled 10 incredible experiences across this intoxicating country: Staying in a RyokanThese guesthouses provide the ultimate Japanese experience. Don a yukata (kimono), indulge in a communal bath and... Read more...
Roxane Gay Q&A: Feminism Is...
Roxane Gay is a writer, editor, professor, and commentator. She is the foreword writer of our new book Feminism Is... She is a force to be reckoned with, and so we did. We talked with Roxane Gay about what feminism is, her advice for women of all ages, and what excites her most about the future of feminism. Describe your work in 5 words.Feminism prioritizing black women’s lives.As the title of the book suggests, feminism encompasses many ideas. If you had to finish the sentence, what would you say "feminism... Read more...
Sam Maggs: Marvel Fearless and Fantastic Author Interview
We recently caught up with Sam Maggs to chat plasmoids, powerful women, and the importance of standing up for what’s right. Sam is a bestselling writer of books, comics, and video games and the author of Marvel Fearless and Fantastic. Marvel: Fearless and Fantastic! Female Super Heroes Save the World View Book Fast facts:Your work in five words: Writing about kick-butt women Three things you couldn’t live without: Movie scores, Mass Effect, cinnamon buns If not a writer, you would be: A dance teacher Your favorite Marvel Super Hero: Captain... Read more...
Smart Books for Smart Kids
Tried-and-true, these are some of our most popular books for inquisitive children aged 7 to 12 years. Browse the full list below!   Picturepedia"Pore through over 10,000 pictures in this slick, one-stop volume on science, technology, nature, geography, culture, sports, hobbies and history." —San Francisco Chronicle Picturepedia View Book Knowledge EncyclopediaCreated in association with the Smithsonian Institution, Knowledge Encyclopedia is a bold new approach to family reference that uses 3-D rendered images to explore the wonders of the world in unprecedented detail—from such categories as space, the human body, and history.... Read more...
Space Race Sweepstakes
  SPACE RACE SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES IMPORTANT: Please read these Official Rules before entering the Space Race Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”), presented by DK, a division of Penguin Random House LLC (“Sponsor”). By entering the Sweepstakes, you agree to the terms of these Official Rules.  These Official Rules shall govern in the event of any inconsistency with other Sweepstakes-related materials. Penguin Random House is the sole sponsor of this Sweepstakes, which is no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Twitter. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. ELIGIBILITY:  The... Read more...
Star Wars™ Reads 2018 Sweepstakes Official Rules
IMPORTANT: Please read these Official Rules before entering the DK October Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”), presented by DK, a division of Penguin Random House LLC (“Sponsor”). By entering the Sweepstakes, you agree to the terms of these Official Rules. These Official Rules shall govern in the event of any inconsistency with other Sweepstakes-related materials. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open to residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry.... Read more...