The King's Chessboard

by David Birch

2020-12-31 04:32:31

“Masterfully told.”—School Library Journal  A great story for children learning mathematical concepts, The King’s Chessboard tells the story of a wise man who refuses the king’s reward for completing a fav... Read more
“Masterfully told.”—School Library Journal 

A great story for children learning mathematical concepts, The King’s Chessboard tells the story of a wise man who refuses the king’s reward for completing a favor. When the king insists the man accept a reward, the man proposes a deal: He will take a payment of rice equal to each square on the king’s chessboard—doubling the amount he receives with each day. This quickly empties out the royal coffers. . . .  

A Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies and Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children Less

Book Details

File size10.5 X 8.44 X 0.14 in
Print pages32
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
Publication date June 9, 1993
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780140548808

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