Description
When a humble farmer named Pong Lo asks for the hand of the Emperor’s beautiful daughter, the Emperor is enraged. Whoever heard of a peasant marrying a princess? But Pong Lo is wiser than the Emperor knows. And when he concocts a potion that saves the Princess’s life, the Emperor gladly offers him any reward he chooses—except the Princess.
Pong Lo makes a surprising request. He asks for a single grain of rice, doubled every day for one hundred days. The baffled Emperor obliges—only to discover that if you’re as clever as Pong Lo, you can turn a single grain of rice into all the wealth and happiness in the world!
A Bank Street Best Book of the Year for 9 to 12
Praise for A Grain of Rice: “Gracefully illustrated. . . . This original story set in fifteenth-century China will captivate readers and perhaps teach them a little about mathematics.” —Booklist
“Clever and quietly told in simple, yet evocative language.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Any young reader (with calculator handy) will enjoy the tale.” —Scientific American
“[A] book that is wise and humorous, and one to be perused and savored.” —School Library Journal
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Looking for a captivating story that combines history, mathematics, and adventure? Look no further than "A Grain of Rice"! With over 200,000 copies sold, this classic folktale is a must-read for readers of all ages. Now with a newly refreshed design, immerse yourself in the tale of a clever farmer who outwits the Emperor of China and becomes the wealthiest man in the world—all starting with one grain of rice.
Step into fifteenth-century China and meet Pong Lo, a humble farmer who has his sights set on marrying the Emperor's beautiful daughter. However, the Emperor is anything but pleased at the prospect of a peasant becoming his son-in-law. But Pong Lo is no ordinary farmer. When he saves the Princess's life with a remarkable potion, the Emperor offers him any reward he desires—except the Princess. Pong Lo's surprising request is simple yet ingenious: a single grain of rice, doubled every day for one hundred days.
The Emperor, baffled by this unusual appeal, agrees to Pong Lo's request. Little does he know that this clever farmer has unlocked the secret to limitless riches and happiness. As the days pass and the grain of rice doubles, witness the power of exponential growth and the triumph of wit and wisdom. This tale will not only captivate you, but it will also introduce mathematical concepts in an engaging and accessible way.
"A Grain of Rice" has received critical acclaim for its graceful illustrations and evocative storytelling. Named a Bank Street Best Book of the Year for 9 to 12, this book will not only entertain but also educate young readers. With simple yet evocative language, this wise and humorous story will keep readers hooked from beginning to end. So, what are you waiting for? Embark on an adventure filled with inspiration and lessons that will last a lifetime.
Get your copy of "A Grain of Rice" today and experience the magic of exponential growth and the power of a clever mind!
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