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The Story of Salt

Amazon.com Price:  $6.23 (as of 05/05/2019 03:22 PST- Details)

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“[T]his salutary…micro-history will have young readers lifting their shakers in tribute.”
Kirkus Reviews, *starred review*

“A full of life and well-researched title, with exemplary art.”
School Library Journal, *starred review*

From the team that created the ALA Notable Book The Cod’s Tale comes the fascinating history of salt, which has been the object of wars and revolutions and is important for life.

Based on Mark Kurlansky’s critically acclaimed bestseller Salt: A World History, this handsome picture book explores each and every aspect of salt: The many ways it is gathered from the earth and sea; how ancient emperors in China, Egypt, and Rome used it to keep their subjects happy; Why salt used to be key to the Age of Exploration; what salt meant to the American Revolution; And even how the seek for salt sooner or later led to oil. Along the way in which, you’ll be able to meet a Celtic miner frozen in salt, discover ways to make ketchup, and even experience salt’s finest hour: Gandhi’s famous Salt March.


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