Valued like gold or oil, the cod fish played a central role in the history of North America & Europe. Mark has transformed his best-seller for adults, "Cod: A biography of the fish that changed the world.

I loved this book. I learned so much. If you read Salt, then this makes perfect sense as a follow-up. Great book. ( )

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 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.

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.

History is brought to life by this story of cod, the fish that changed the world. The colorful humorous pictures make the information enjoyable and more meaningful. The timeline along the bottom of the pages highlights the historical information.