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The King's Chessboard

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Formats

Paperback/English

USD 19.00

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 o
ISBN

9780140548808

Publisher

Penguin Putnam Usa

Publication Date

1993-07-01

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