A picture book all about the history of salt, and how access and power of salt created and expanded world power. No country ever had power without having control of salt -- fascinating! It's riveting, and definitely makes me want to learn more about salt.

Fascinating history of humanity's use of salt. I will definitely share some of these facts with my friends and family.

Salt is much more interesting than you would think. Mark Kulansky wrote an adult book about salt, and this book is written for children based on that book. Lots of neat facts are in this book- like salt paid for the Great Wall of China. Did you know that in France, during King Louis XIV's reign, salt was being smuggled so much that a police force was established just to catch smugglers? Yep- and about 3,000 men, women and children were arrested every year. Some were sentenced to death!

A history of salt through the ages. A fascinating read.

Would you believe that wars have been fought over salt? This informational social studies non-fiction picture book details the importance of salt starting from the beginning of time to the present day. Detailed illustrations show the daily life and struggle of people from China, Africa, Europe, and America who needed salt to survive.

Kurlansky, M. (2006). The story of salt. New York: Penguin Group.

I never thought salt had such an amazingly interesting story behind it! very fascinating. wonder what tale pepper has behind it...

A really interesting, simplified telling of the world's history of our relationship with salt. A lot I didn't know, and my boys were really engaged in learning.

Very educational. Easy reading

One of the wonderful things about reading children's literature is not having to feel guilty about getting an easier version of a longer work. I keep meaning to read Kuransky's "Salt: A World History" and his other renowned popular histories, and maybe I will, but for now I got to enjoy this charming adaptation of "Salt," illustrated by the peerless S.D. Schindler.

The nonfiction Story of Salt is an intricately detailed book where children and adults learn all about the history of salt and how it has shaped the history of civilization. Throughout this informational social studies book, we learn everything we need to know about salt, including how its gathered, why it was key to ancient civilizations, what it meant to the Revolution, and even how to make ketchup. Explore the amazing detail and illustrations that add to the interesting facts about salt.

This social studies concept picturebook gives the history, origins, and importance of salt throughout the world from ancient civilizations until today. The book is separated into sections which contain full page spread illustrations adding detail to the text and side notes in text boxes to further explain the fascination and wonder of the many uses of salt.

Using with middle schoolers in an integrated history/ science unit. Very engaging.