Status
Available
Local notes
597 Kur
Collection
Genres
Publication
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (2001), 45 pages
Description
Describes the Atlantic cod fish and how it has been fished throughout history to near extinction.
Awards
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (2001)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Informational Books — 2004)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2004)
Orbis Pictus Award (Honor — 2002)
Original language
English
Physical description
45 p.; 11.13 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member ilovezeppe
Historical look at cod and what they mean to different countries, cultures and people. Cute book that includes reciepes, poems and much more about cod. Beautiful illustrations.
LibraryThing member hollyjohnston2
This is an informative book about the history of the cod. The cod is a fish that allowed the Vikings to cross the Atlantic, and Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, and the pilgrims after that. This fish also was a staple of the medieval diet in Europe, helped spur the American Revolution and helped
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early New Englanders start making money of their own. This book is interesteing and engaging. The illustrations are bold and entertaining. I like the way this book tracks the cod as a part of world history. I believe this is a must read for children 8 and older. Show Less
LibraryThing member matthewbloome
I loved this book. I learned so much. If you read Salt, then this makes perfect sense as a follow-up. Great book.
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Lexile
1050L
Pages
45