Books by Mark Kurlansky

3 books · Ages 4–14

Mark Kurlansky writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, empathy & kindness, justice & fairness.

Standalone Books

Cover of The Cod's Tale
The Cod's Tale
Mark Kurlansky
For curious young readers interested in how one fish profoundly impacted human history, exploration, and global ecosyste
Ages 8–12
Cover of The Story of Salt
The Story of Salt
Mark Kurlansky
This engaging chapter book explores the fascinating history of salt, detailing how it's harvested from the earth and sea
Ages 4–11
Cover of World Without Fish
World Without Fish
Mark Kurlansky
For children starting to ask big questions about the environment and how human actions impact the natural world, this bo
Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
1 books
The Story of Salt
Ages 8–11
3 books
The Cod's Tale
The Story of Salt
World Without Fish
Ages 12–18
2 books
The Cod's Tale
World Without Fish

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderEmpathy & KindnessJustice & FairnessHistoryOcean & Marine LifeAnimalsCooking & FoodNature & Outdoors

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