The King's Chessboard - (Picture Puffin Books) by David Birch (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When the wise man refuses to accept a reward for his service to the king, the king insists and so the wise man asks for a payment of rice for each square of the king's chessboard--the amount to be doubled each day. Soon the royal granaries are almost empty--will the proud king concede that he has been outwitted? A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies and Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children. Full-color illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>"Masterfully told."--<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/> A great story for children learning mathematical concepts, <i>The King's Chessboard</i> 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. . . . <p/> A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies and Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children
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