The King's Chessboard (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780140548808)

"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

Author: David Birch
ISBN-10: 0140548807
ISBN-13: 9780140548808
Publisher: Puffin Books
Language: English
Published: 07/01/1993
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 10.50h x 8.47w x 0.14d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 157777 / King's Chessboard