Adapted from Mark Kurlansky's adult bestseller Salt- A World History, this picture book traces the role that salt has played in human history. We learn how the body needs salt to survive; the four main ways of getting salt from the earth and the sea; and how salt has influenced cultures around the world. In ancient China, salt was owned by the Emperors and drilled for using long bamboo tubes, while in Rome, salt belonged to the people and the government only controlled the cost. We see how salt helped usher in the Age of Exploration, and how America desperately needed salt diring the Revolutionary War. Finally, we see how drilling for salt led to the discovery of oil, and how Gandhi's Salt March led to India's independence. It also includes sidebars that have recipies for salt foods like ketchup and soy sauce. " T his salutary...micro-history will have young readers lifting their shakers in tribute." -Kirkus Reviews, *starred review*"A lively and well-researched title, with exemplary art." -School Library Journal, *starred review* From the team that created the ALA Notable Book The Cod's Tale comes the fascinating history of salt, which has been the object of wars and revolutions and is vital for life. Based 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.