The King's Chessboard
Publishing Details
The King's Chessboard
By (Author) David Birch
Penguin Random House Australia
Puffin
1st July 1993
Australia
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Educational: Personal and health education
813.54
Physical Properties
32
Width 214mm, Height 267mm, Spine 3mm
136g
Description
"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
