The Discovery of Chess: The Asian Hall of Fame

Enjoy the first English children's book on how chess was
created! Amazingly illustrated, this storybook is an entertaining history of
the world's most popular game.

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. Together they learn how fantastic creations came to be and zip back to
the future! This dynamic journey explores the origin and evolution of the
world's most popular game... chess!

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 transposed
their armies and war strategies onto a playing board. Then the curious
travelers move forward in time, as chess migrated westward, across oceans,
continents, and the internet! Learn about the evolution of iconic pieces, the
accomplishments of legendary players, and the game's enduring cultural
influence around the globe. Readers of all ages will develop a greater appreciation
of the game of kings... and queens!

Elementary schoolers will learn about educational topics such as ancient India, the Silk Road, and historic global developments. Plus kids will enjoy reading about noteworthy players such as
Garry Kasparov, Judit Polgar, and Magnus Carlsen.

Teachers and librarians will find this a great addition to their children's
picture book and history collections.

"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