Age
6+
Grade
-4-PK
David Birch, Devis Grebu
The King's Chessboard
Paperback
(Puffin Books July 1, 1993)
, Reprint edition
“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
- Series
- Picture Puffin Books
- ISBN
- 0140548807 / 9780140548808
- Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 1.6 oz.
- Dimensions
- 8.4 x 0.1
in.