The King's Chessboard
| Author | : David Birch |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 33 |
| Release | : 1993-07-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780140548808 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0140548807 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (807 Downloads) |
Download or read book The King's Chessboard written by David Birch and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1993-07-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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