The Discovery of Chess (The Asian Hall of Fame)
by Phil Amara (Author) Juan Calle (Illustrator)
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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Review quotes
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
children's book series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac and Julie Black Belt, as
well as the sports commentary The Tao of Yao: Insights from Basketball's
Brightest Big Man.
Phil Amara was an editor at Dark Horse Comics, and wrote The
Nevermen, The Treehouse Heroes, and So, You Wanna Be A Comic Book Artist? He is
an elementary school teacher in Boston,
MA.
Juan Calle illustrated Good
Dream, Bad Dream: The World's Heroes Save the Night and The Year of the
Rooster: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. Oliver, Phil and Juan created The Asian
Hall of Fame picture book series (The Discovery of Ramen, Fireworks &
Gunpowder, and Anime & Manga) and Awesome Asian Americans: 20 Stars Who
Made America Amazing (volume 1).
JUV030020 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | Asia
JUV032000 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | General
JUV008090 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Historical
Chess
