David Barry (1)

Author of The Rajah's Rice: A Mathematical Folktale from India (Tales of Myth & Legend)

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Raja's Rice, The by adapted by David Barry

A girl who "loved elephants and numbers" takes the measure of a greedy raja, in a folktale from India. This adroit explication of the power of numbers doubled will delight young mathematicians.

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jhawn | 1 other review | Jul 31, 2017 |

The Rajah's Rice: A Mathematical Folktale from… by David Barry

A cute book about a girl who loves numbers and math as well as elephants. The story is one of hope and giving and sharing.

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Mimarler | 1 other review | Jan 29, 2017 |

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Read Aloud Indiana Book Award

The Rajah's Rice: A Mathematical Folktale from India (Tales of Myth & Legend) (Ageless – 1998)

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