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“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

The Kings Chessboard Picture Puffin Books

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    A Paperback / softback by David Birch

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      Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
      Publication Date: 01/07/1993
      ISBN13: 9780140548808, 978-0140548808
      ISBN10: 0140548807

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      “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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