Looking for a Christmas gift that's perfect for a young person who you'd like to know about salt? Consider The Story of Salt by Mark Kurlansky with wonderful illustrations by S.D. Schindler. It's a digestable version of Kurlansky's Salt: A World History. (No, we get no royalties; this is an unsolicited testimonial). Says the School Library Journal:
"Kurlansky uses salt as the lens through which to present a new perspective on history. [T]he author mixes science, history, and personal anecdotes, resulting in a fascinating look at this amazing substance. Schindler's humorously detailed pen-and-ink drawings with colorful washes enliven the narrative and help to convey the wealth of information in the text. A lively and well-researched title, with exemplary art."
