The King's Chessboard
Author: Birch, David
ISBN: 9780140548808
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Year First Published: 1993
Pages: 32
Dimensions: 265mm x 214mm x 5mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
"Masterfully told."-School Library Journal
A great story for children learning mathematical concepts,The King's Chessboardtells 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
ISBN: 9780140548808
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Year First Published: 1993
Pages: 32
Dimensions: 265mm x 214mm x 5mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
"Masterfully told."-School Library Journal
A great story for children learning mathematical concepts,The King's Chessboardtells 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
