Masterfully told.School Library Journal A great story for children learning mathematical concepts,The Kings Chessboardtells the story of a wise man who refuses the kings 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 kings chessboarddoubling the amount he receives with each day. This quickly empties out the royal coffers. . . . A Notable Childrens Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies and Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children