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The Story of Salt
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4 out of 5
Based on 166 Ratings and 40 Reviews

Book Description
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 ... More
Book Information
PublisherG.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages48
ISBN-100399239987
ISBN-13978-0399239984
Publication Date09/07/2006
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About Mark Kurlansky (Author) : Mark Kurlansky is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Mark Kurlansky include The Story of Salt, The Girl Who Swam to Euskadi: Euskadiraino Igerian Joan Zen Neska, and The Cod'... more
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About S. D. Schindler (Illustrator) : S. D. Schindler is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of S. D. Schindler include Floratorium, The Snow Globe Family, Boy, Were We Wrong About Din... more
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