The King's Chessboard Paperback by David Birch

Product Details

• Publisher: Puffin Books (1993-07-01)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 32 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780140548808
• Item Weight: 136.08 grams
• Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.44 x 0.13 cm

“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

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