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