The kids' book of chess

The kids' book of chess

Harvey Kidder

Book - 1990

Traces the history of chess, describes the pieces and how they move, and discusses the strategy of the game.

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Subjects
Chess > Juvenile literature.
Published
New York : Workman Pub c1990.
Language
English
Main Author
Harvey Kidder (-)
Other Authors
Kimberly Bulcken Root (illustrator)
Item Description
Rev. ed. of: Illustrated chess for children. 1970.
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm
ISBN
9780894807671
Contents unavailable.
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 4 Up-- Instead of technical language and difficult diagrams, The Kids' Book of Chess explains all the basic elements of the game in a colorful, dramatic story of the medieval battlefield that the chessboard represents. All the pieces from pawn to king are introduced according to the role they play in the chess game and compared to their actual role in medieval life. How to begin the game, move the pieces, and develop a winning strategy are well described in clear, simple text; accurate diagrams; and delightful illustrations of medieval life. This a revision of Kidder's 1970 Illustrated Chess for Children (Doubleday; o.p.). New drawings, illustrations, and a slightly different format make this a welcome addition for novice and experienced chess lovers. --Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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