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The Rajah's Rice: A Mathematical Folktale from India

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4 out of 5
Based on 44 Ratings and 12 Reviews

Book Description
Exotic India is the setting for this cleverly devised, lushly illustrated folktale of compassionate trickery and surprising mathematics. Young Chandra, the Rajah's elephant caretaker, outwits the ruler using the power of multiplication and saves her village from suffering. Full color.
Book Information
PublisherW.H. Freeman & Company
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100716765683
ISBN-13978-0716765684
Publication Date12/1994
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About David Barry (Author) : David Barry is a published author of children's books. Published credits of David Barry include The Rajah's Rice: A Mathematical Folktale from India (Tales of Myth & Legend).
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About Donna Perrone (Illustrator) : Donna Perrone is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Donna Perrone include Ancient Africa (Modern Rhymes About Ancient Times), Shadow Dance, We ... more
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