The King's Chessboard

The King's Chessboard
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 33
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ISBN-10 : 9780140548808
ISBN-13 : 0140548807
Rating : 4/5 (807 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The King's Chessboard by : David Birch

Download or read book The King's Chessboard written by David Birch and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1993-07-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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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