The Story of Salt Paperback - 2014
by Mark Kurlansky; S. D. Schindler (Illustrator)
Based on Kurlansky's acclaimed bestseller "Salt: A World History, " this 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; and even how the search for salt eventually led to oil. Full color.
Summary
Kirkus Reviews, *starred review*
"A lively 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 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.
Details
- Title The Story of Salt
- Author Mark Kurlansky; S. D. Schindler (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 48
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Puffin Books
- Date 2014-08-07
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Maps
- ISBN 9780147511669 / 0147511666
- Weight 0.46 lbs (0.21 kg)
- Dimensions 8.96 x 10.72 x 0.12 in (22.76 x 27.23 x 0.30 cm)
- Ages 04 to 08 years
- Grade levels P - 3
- Reading level 1110
- Library of Congress subjects History, Salt - History
- Dewey Decimal Code 553.632
Media reviews
—Kirkus Reviews, *starred review*
"Kurlansky uses salt as the lens through which to present a new perspective on history. [T]he author mixes science, history, and personal anecdotes, resulting in a fascinating look at this amazing substance. Schindler’s humorously detailed pen-and-ink drawings with colorful washes enliven the narrative and help to convey the wealth of information in the text. A lively and well-researched title, with exemplary art."
—School Library Journal, *starred review*
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