Description
Did you know that the little white grains that sit in your salt cellar have an amazing story to tell?
The simple condiment has caused wars to break out, empires to be conquered and black markets to flourish. This book describes the journey salt has taken, from prehistoric religious offerings to a staple seasoning.
Other topics covered are the health aspects of salt, how it is produced, its chemical properties and how it is traded around the world. This book is an ideal leisure read, but also perfect for course work and presentations.
This series, for children aged 9+, delves deep into the long and interesting histories of the foods that have shaped our world.
About the Author
Alex Woolf has written more than 150 books, both fiction and non-fiction, mostly for children. Many of these have sold around the world and his words have been translated into over a dozen different languages. He has written on a huge range of subjects including Romans, chocolate, asteroids, sharks, Tudors, flying reptiles, soap, bees and acne. In 2019, he won a Fiction Express award for his story, Mystery at Moon Base One. Alex lives in North London with his family and two cats, Juno and Minerva.
Book Information
ISBN 9780750299817
Author Alex Woolf
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Wayland
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 145g
Dimensions(mm) 262mm * 210mm * 6mm