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Published: 25th January 2018
Hardback
Published: 28th January 2016
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Published: 10th September 2019
The Story of Food: Salt
By (Author) Alex Woolf
Hachette Children's Group
Wayland
28th January 2016
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
553.632
Hardback
32
Width 217mm, Height 270mm, Spine 9mm
350g
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. With bright illustrations and amazing photographs, this is an ideal leisure read, but also perfect for coursework and presentations for key stage 2 readers.Alex Woolf studied history at Essex University, and has written and edited many 20th century history titles for young people.