{"product_id":"the-kings-chessboard-9780140548808","title":"The King's Chessboard","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): David Birch\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Puffin Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Puffin Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Themes - Values \u0026amp; Virtues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Masterfully told.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A great story for children learning mathematical concepts, \u003ci\u003eThe King's Chessboard\u003c\/i\u003e 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. . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies and Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45087273189527,"sku":"9780140548808","price":455.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780140548808.webp?v=1767640206","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-kings-chessboard-9780140548808","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}