The Discovery of Chess: The Asian Hall of Fame
Part of the The Asian Hall of Fame series
- Subject
- Comics & Graphic Novels - Historical
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Immedium
- Size
- 23.9 cm × 25.6 cm
- ISBN
- 9781597021623
This amazingly illustrated storybook explores how chess originated and became the world’s most popular game.
Chess has never been more popular. Fueled by the 2020 pandemic-induced increase in leisure time and the Netflix television series The Queen’s Gambit, more people play chess than ever before. But do they know where the game originated?
The trio teleport to ancient India to see how rajahs moved their armies onto a playing board. Then the curious travelers zip back to the future as chess migrated westward, across oceans, continents, and the internet! Learn about how iconic pieces evolved, legendary players, and the game’s enduring cultural influence. Readers of all ages will develop a greater appreciation of the game of kings... and queens!
This is the fourth adventure in our series on cool inventions created in Asia. The cute red panda Dao makes history come alive by transporting the kids Emma and Ethan back in time. Now they explore the origin and evolution of chess!
Teachers and librarians will find this a great addition to their children’s picture book and illustrated collections. The influence of chess is boundless!
“Chess is everything: art, science, and sport.” - Anatoly Karpov, World Chess Champion
“These young guys are playing checkers. I’m out there playing chess.” ― Kobe Bryant
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What reviewers said
“... this informative and fascinating tale will also entertain chess players of all ages. Young readers will enjoy the illustrations just as much as the narrative, and families and friends will appreciate having this book to share their knowledge about the history of chess. The authors have filled a significant void in chess literature for children.”
- Ray Linville, Chess.com
"The Discovery of Chess is a multicultural visual history of the universal language that is chess. The lovable duo, Emma and Ethan, as well as their Red Panda companion, all beautifully and colourfully drawn, make the rich origins of chess palatable to a young audience."
"This clever, informative and fun story about how chess was invented [provides] a combination of education with amusement. If you read 'between the lines' you will see how politics played a role in shaping how the game would transform into the game we know today. The unfolding of a complex game really has a complex history and was fun to learn about."
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