The Story of Salt
by Kurlansky, Mark
ALA Notable/Best BooksMisc./OtherMisc./Other HistoryJunior Library Guild SelectionCustoms & Cultures
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AR Book Level
7.0
AR Points
1
Word Count
4,481
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
107531 EN
About this book
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; why salt was key to the Age of Exploration; and much more.
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