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.

• 1: What is salt?
• 2: Salt for seasoning
• 3: Salt and our health
• 4: Salt for preserving food
• 5: How is salt produced?
• 6: Salt in the ancient world
• 7: Salt in the classical world
• 8: Salt in religion
• 9: Salt in the Middle Ages
• 10: Salt and exploration
• 11: Salt wars and revolutions
• 12: Salt in early America
• 13: Salt in today's world
• 14: Timeline