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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.
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A proud king, too vain to admit what he does not know, learns a valuable lesson when he readily grants his wise man a special request.
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- PublisherDutton and Dial
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0803703651
- ISBN 13 9780803703650
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
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