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The King's Chessboard
Contributor(s): Birch, David (Author)

ISBN: 0140548807 ISBN-13: 9780140548808
Publisher: Puffin Books

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 1993
Annotation: 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.

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Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues
- Juvenile Fiction | Royalty
- Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Counting & Numbers

Dewey: E

Age Level: 0-3

Grade Level: PreK

Series: Picture Puffin Books

Physical Information: 0.14" H x 8.47" W x 10.5" L (0.31 lbs) 32 pages

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 157777
Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
"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

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