The King's Chessboard (Picture Puffins)
by David Birch
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Author: David BirchIllustrator: Devis Grebu
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1993-07-01
ISBN: 0140548807
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Puffin Books
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- ISBN13: 9780140548808
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of The King's Chessboard (Picture Puffins)
Book Review: Outstanding book
Summary: 5 Stars
My 7 year old, mathematically gifted son loves this story. First of all, he loves chess; and secondly, he loves numbers (and the related concepts) even more. Thus this book has the best of both worlds for him.
The most important lesson here, IMHO, is the book teaches that pride can get in the way of good judgement.
The story also teaches the important concept of one-to-one relationships (ie, functions) with numbers. Any math teacher will tell you, it's not the numbers per se that are important, but the relationships and interactions that are important.
Lastly, the story illustrates the math concept of geometric progression, how after a few turns, little number 'explode' into big ones.
Overall, excellent story that teaches both social values and mathematical concepts.
Summary of The King's Chessboard (Picture Puffins)
When the wise man refuses to accept a reward for his service to the king, the king insists and so the wise man asks for a payment of rice for each square of the king's chessboard--the amount to be doubled each day. Soon the royal granaries are almost empty--will the proud king concede that he has been outwitted? A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies and Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children. Full-color illustrations.Values Books
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