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The King's Chessboard
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The King’s Chessboard

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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

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Australia
Country
Australia
Date
1 July 1993
Pages
32
ISBN
9780140548808

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

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Australia
Country
Australia
Date
1 July 1993
Pages
32
ISBN
9780140548808