{"product_id":"the-story-of-salt-paperback-by-munro-leaf-illustrated-by-robert-lawson","title":"The Story of Salt Paperback by Munro Leaf; Illustrated by Robert Lawson ","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n                            \n                                \n                                    \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                                    \u003cul\u003e\n                                        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003ePuffin Books\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(2014-08-07)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e48\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003epages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9780147511669\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e205.54\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003egrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9.06 x 10.81 x 0.17\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003ecm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                                    \u003cbr\u003e\n                                    \u003cp\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\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\n                                    \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                                    \u003cp\u003eMark 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                                \n                            \n                            \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":44900704682145,"sku":"BBSNIJ9780147511669","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/files\/9780147511669.jpg?v=1744361592","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/the-story-of-salt-paperback-by-munro-leaf-illustrated-by-robert-lawson","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}