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The King's Chessboard (Picture Puffin Books)
The King's Chessboard (Picture Puffin Books)
- Author: David Birch
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Puffin Books
- Published: 1993-07-01
- Edition: Illustrated
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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
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