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Chess for Children: How to Play the World's Most Popular Board Game
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4.3 out of 5
Based on 255 Ratings and 88 Reviews

Book Description
With this charming book, children will delight in learning the basic moves of chess - the most popular and challenging strategy game of all. All the rules of chess are clearly explained, step by step, assuming no prior knowledge. The lessons are reinforced by the inventive tales that George is told by his pet alligator Kirsty, self-proclaimed Grand Alligator of chess.

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Book Information
PublisherGambit Publications
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages112
ISBN-101904600069
ISBN-13978-1904600060
Publication Date04/01/2004
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About Helen Milligan (Author) : Helen Milligan is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Helen Milligan is Chess for Children.
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About Murray Chandler (Author) : Murray Chandler is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Murray Chandler include Chess for Children and How to Beat Your Dad at Chess (Gambit Chess).
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