| The Story of Salt Contributor(s): Kurlansky, Mark (Author), Schindler, S. D. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0147511666 ISBN-13: 9780147511669 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
| Dewey: 553.632 |
| Lexile Measure: 1110 |
| Physical Information: 0.12" H x 10.72" W x 8.96" (0.46 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 107531 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: T]his salutary...micro-history will have young readers lifting their shakers in tribute. --Kirkus Reviews, *starred review* A lively and well-researched title, with exemplary art. 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 vital for life. Based on Mark Kurlansky's critically acclaimed bestseller Salt: A World History, this handsome picture book explores every aspect of salt: The many ways it's gathered from the earth and sea; how ancient emperors in China, Egypt, and Rome used it to keep their subjects happy; Why salt was key to the Age of Exploration; what salt meant to the American Revolution; And even how the search for salt eventually led to oil. Along the way, you'll meet a Celtic miner frozen in salt, learn how to make ketchup, and even experience salt's finest hour: Gandhi's famous Salt March. |