The Story of Salt by Mark Kurlansky - ISBN: 9780147511669
Paperback
Salt: More than seasoning, it shaped empires and ignited revolutions.

The Story of Salt

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  • Paperback

    48 pages

  • Release Date

    7 August 2014

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Summary

The fascinating nonfiction picture book account of salt’s role in shaping world history–great for Middle Grade readers!

“This 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.” - School Library Journal, starred review

From the team that created the ALA Notable Book The Cod’s Tale comes the fascinating history of salt, whic…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780147511669
ISBN-10:0147511666
Author:Mark Kurlansky, S.D. Schindler
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Puffin
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:48
Release Date:7 August 2014
Weight:210g
Dimensions:229mm x 275mm x 4mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

”[T]his salutary…micro-history will have young readers lifting their shakers in tribute.”
—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

About The Author

Mark Kurlansky

Mark Kurlansky is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including The Food of a Younger Land, Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World, Salt: A World History, 1968: The Year That Rocked the World, and The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell. He lives in New York City.

S. D. Schindler lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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