The traditional meals of the day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, have a new partner: the sugary and salty snack. Our favorite junk foods are easier to find than ever before, and the snack industry is growing by leaps and bounds. As of 2003, the industry was taking in an estimated $66 billion annually. Increases in many serious diseases are on the rise due to this trend, and many are being seen in younger and younger people. While sugar and salt are...

"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"--

A salt marsh is teeming with life, although a lot of it is hard to see. Spend a day in this ecological wonderland and witness the effects of the changing tides, the parade of creatures, and the rapidly altering shape of these and biologically crucial areas.

This book introduces readers to the many pink lakes found in Australia and how this natural phenomenon came to be. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO....

Recreates Mohandas Gandhi's 24-day March to the Sea, from March 12 to April 5, 1930, which became a pivotal moment in India's quest to become an independent country no longer ruled by Great Britain.

"Introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Real Salt Lake. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --

Salt doesn t just make food taste better. Since ancient times, this compound has had profound effects on food, culture, and trade. Meanwhile, having too much or too little salt in your diet can cause serious health problems. This book explores the historical, nutritional, and economic importance of what chemists call NaCl, and what the rest of us call salt.The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice...

The story of the only rock we eat, including its origin, the other discoveries made because of it, and tales of salt and the people who have been involved with it through the ages.

Explains where salt is found, how it is processed, and why it remains such an important resource in today's world.

""Presents salt and pepper history, facts, and recipes and features large illustrations and photographs"--