Based on a New York Times bestseller, this nonfiction picture book offers a unique, fishy look at a thousand years of human civilization. What fish enabled the Vikings, Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, and the Pilgrims to cross the cold Atlantic Ocean to America? What fish became a staple of the medieval diet in Europe, helped spur the American Revolution, and helped the early New Englanders start making money of their own?
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Mark Kurlansky is the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four books, including Cod, Salt, 1968: The Year That Rocked the World, The Big Oyster, The Last Fish Tale, The Food of a Younger Land, The Eastern Stars, and Edible Stories. He lives in New York City. S. D. Schindler has illustrated a wide range of picture books, including Hornbooks and Inkwells and Gold Fever both by Verla Kay, The Unforgettable Season by Phil Bildner, The Snow Globe Family by Jane O'Connor, Louder, Lili by Gennifer Choldenko, and The Story of Salt by Mark Kurlansky. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Schindler, S. D. (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00106544444
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Schindler, S. D. (illustrator). Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0147512778-11-1
Seller: Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Schindler, S. D. (illustrator). Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0147512778.G
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Schindler, S. D. (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_478931640
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Schindler, S. D. (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_475201462
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Schindler, S. D. (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_472393595
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Schindler, S. D. (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_473205521
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Schindler, S. D. (illustrator). Based on a New York Times bestseller, this nonfiction picture book offers a unique, fishy look at a thousand years of human civilization. What fish enabled the Vikings, Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, and the Pilgrims to cross the cold Atlantic Ocean to America? What fish became a staple of the medieval diet in Europe, helped spur the American Revolution, and helped the early New Englanders start making money of their own? Seller Inventory # CIN0147512778G
Seller: Blue Vase Books, Interlochen, MI, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Schindler, S. D. (illustrator). The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # BVV.0147512778.A
Seller: Red's Corner LLC, Tucker, GA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: New. Schindler, S. D. (illustrator). 1st Edition. This is a new book. All orders ship by next business day! We are a small company and very thankful for your business! Seller Inventory # REDCZQVUFLW1