{"product_id":"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","brand":"Mark Kurlansky","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":45894762987732,"sku":"9780147511669","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_45b7b8af-5244-4c39-9ce7-a05730cd2428.jpg?v=1732345761","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9780147511669","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}