salt

Why do so many people visit the Dead Sea? Its name alone should scare them off, and the fact that no fish or plants can live in it should chill a person more than a cool dip in the sea on a hot day! This book takes readers to this lake in the Middle East where some truly scary things have happened--like sinkholes opening around its coast! A mix of social studies and science content, the main text is written especially for lower elementary readers with a taste for the scary and touch of wanderlust!.

"Chronicles Gandhi's arguably most famous, and effective, campaign in his fight for India's independence: the Salt March. This campaign would kickstart the first and biggest nonviolent protest movement the world had ever seen, making history"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the science behind salt crystals and includes instructions for readers to make their own from household materials"--Provided by publisher.

Oh, no! Nick ran out of salt. How will he continue to make his tasty treats on the Dough Knot? Follow along as Nick discovers how the salt for his pretzels gets from the sea to his food truck.

Salt is the only rock people eat. The human body needs it to survive. But it does not need much. Your Body on Salt uncovers the nutritional benefits of salt, how it interacts with the body, and how to include it as part of a balanced diet. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Chronicles the history of salt, discussing how it has shaped civilizations from the earliest beginnings of world history and how it has been used in different cultures.

Explains the dangers of eating snacks and meals that are high in sugar and salt and suggests alternate foods that can help people maintain or improve their health.

Provides information about salt, explaining what it is, where it is found, and its different types; discussing salt mining; and looking at the uses of salt and its role in history and nature.

Text and color illustrations explore the historical, nutritional, and economic importance of salt.

How does seawater turn into crystals of salt? Follow each step--from filling ponds with seawater to sprinkling salt on your popcorn--in this fascinating book!.