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
Title Metadata
Author: |
Birch, David |
Publisher: |
Puffin Books |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
1993 |
Number of Pages: |
32 |
Dewey: |
E |
Dewey Range: |
E |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |
Interest Age: |
2 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Lower Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
5.1 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
0.5 |
