Summary
Why is the sea salty? Why is it so easy to float in the Dead Sea? Why do people put salt on icy roads? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!
Contents
Salt from the EarthWhat is salt?
Sea salt
Rock salt
Salt and the human body
Salt rituals
Salt throughout history
The future of salt .
Additional Information
Series | True stories (Heinemann Library (Firm)) |
Subjects |
Salt.
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Publisher | Chicago, Ill. :Heinemann Library,2009 |
Language |
English |
Description |
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 26 cm. |
Bibliography Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
ISBN | 9781432923488 (hc) 143292348X (hc) |
Other | Classic View |