The King's Chessboard (Picture Puffins)

David Birch

ISBN 10: 0140548807 / ISBN 13: 9780140548808

Verlag: Puffin Books, 1993

Beschreibung

The item is in good condition and works perfectly, however it is showing some signs of previous ownership which could include: small tears, scuffing, notes, highlighting, gift inscriptions, and library markings.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4BQGBJ0131ZC

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The King's Chessboard (Picture Puffins)
• Verlag: Puffin Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1993
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0140548807
• ISBN-13: 9780140548808
• Einband: paperback
• Illustrator: Devis Grebu
• Zustand: Good

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Inhaltsangabe

“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

Reseña del editor

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