The King's Chessboard (Picture Puffins)

“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
ASIN: 0140548807
VSKU: RDV.0140548807.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:David Birch|Devis Grebu
Binding: Paperback