num_pages: 32
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 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
language: English
title: The King's Chessboard
titlecomplete: The King's Chessboard (Picture Puffins)
genres: Picture Books, Mathematics, India, School, Cultural, Childrens, Fiction, Ancient History
ratings_count: 130
publisher: Puffin Books