Synopsis
A direct, lively introduction to the game that's inspired passion and challenge for over 900 years—for kids ages 8-12.
Everything a child needs to learn how to play chess, hone your skills, and become a grandmaster, including a custom-designed chess board and full set of 32 chess pieces! A 96-page book leads kids through the fundamentals of beginning, middle, and end game, and shows winning strategies for offense and defense. Full-color fantasy art captures the energy and excitement of chess's origins—the medieval battlefield. Over 1 million copies in print. For ages 8-12.
Everything a child needs to learn how to play chess, hone your skills, and become a grandmaster, including a custom-designed chess board and full set of 32 chess pieces! A 96-page book leads kids through the fundamentals of beginning, middle, and end game, and shows winning strategies for offense and defense. Full-color fantasy art captures the energy and excitement of chess's origins—the medieval battlefield. Over 1 million copies in print. For ages 8-12.
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About the Author
Author Harvey Kidder, a resident of Westchester County, New York, originally wrote The Kids' Book of Chess for his son. Illustrator Kimberly Bulcken Root is a graduate of Parsons School of Design. She made her picture book debut with A Bed for the Wind. Her illustrations have appeared in The Nation, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. She and her husband, the illustrator Barry Root, live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Synopsis
Traces the history of chess, describes the pieces and how they move, and discusses the strategy of the game.
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The Kids' Book of Chess and Chess Set
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Workman Pub Co (edition BOX), 2008
ISBN 10: 0894807676
ISBN 13: 9780894807671
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Root, Kimberly Bulcken (illustrator). BOX. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0894807676-7-1-13
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The Kids' Book of Chess and Chess Set
Published by
Workman Pub Co (edition BOX), 2008
ISBN 10: 0894807676
ISBN 13: 9780894807671
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Root, Kimberly Bulcken (illustrator). BOX. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0894807676-11-1
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The Kids' Book of Chess and Chess Set
Published by
Workman Publishing Company, 1990
ISBN 10: 0894807676
ISBN 13: 9780894807671
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Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Root, Kimberly Bulcken (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_460914550
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The Kids' Book of Chess and Chess Set
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ISBN 10: 0894807676
ISBN 13: 9780894807671
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Root, Kimberly Bulcken (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_464201626
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ISBN 13: 9780894807671
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ISBN 10: 0894807676
ISBN 13: 9780894807671
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