| Dimensions | 8.44 × 0.13 × 10.5 in |
|---|---|
| Item Condition | Used |
| Condition Note | Used book. This could have been a library book. Please contact us for more details. |
| Publisher | Puffin Books; Reprint edition (July 1, 1993) |
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 32 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0140548807 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0140548808 |
| Grade level | 1 – Preschool |
The King’s Chessboard (Picture Puffins)
$9.00
A great story for children learning mathematical concepts, 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 The King’s Chessboard School Library Journal “Masterfully told.”—
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