{"product_id":"the-story-of-salt-isbn-9780147511669","title":"The Story of Salt","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"[T]his salutary…micro-history will have young readers lifting their shakers in tribute.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/u\u003e, *starred review*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A lively and well-researched title, with exemplary art.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eSchool Library Journa\u003c\/u\u003el, *starred review*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the team that created the ALA Notable Book \u003cu\u003eThe Cod's Tale\u003c\/u\u003e comes the fascinating history of salt, which has been the object of wars and revolutions and is vital for life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\"[T]his salutary…micro-history will have young readers lifting their shakers in tribute.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/u\u003e, *starred review*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/u\u003e, *starred review*Mark Kurlansky is the \u003cu\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/u\u003e bestselling author of many books, including \u003cu\u003eThe Food of a Younger Land, Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World\u003c\/u\u003e; \u003cu\u003eSalt: A World History\u003c\/u\u003e; \u003cu\u003e1968: The Year That Rocked the World\u003c\/u\u003e; and \u003cu\u003eThe Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell\u003c\/u\u003e. He lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eS. D. Schindler lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301366780133,"sku":"NP9780147511669","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780147511669.jpg?v=1767741683","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-story-of-salt-isbn-9780147511669","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}