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Birch, David

 
9780140548808: The King's Chessboard (Picture Puffins)

Sinopsis

“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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A proud king, too vain to admit what he does not know, learns a valuable lesson when he readily grants his wise man a special request

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