"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