{"product_id":"the-discovery-of-chess-the-asian-hall-of-fame-hardcover","title":"The Discovery of Chess: The Asian Hall of Fame - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhil Amara\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOliver Chin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJuan Calle\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis amazingly illustrated storybook explores how chess originated and became the world's most popular game. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChess 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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!\u003cbr\u003eThis 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers and librarians will find this a great addition to their children's picture book and illustrated collections. The influence of chess is boundless!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Chess is everything: art, science, and sport.\" - \u003cb\u003eAnatoly Karpov, World Chess Champion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess.\" ― \u003cb\u003eKobe Bryant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"While all artists are not chess players, all chess players are artists\u003c\/em\u003e.\"- Marcel Duchamp\u003c\/p\u003e \"Chess holds its master in its own bonds, shackling the mind and brain so that the inner freedom of the very strongest must suffer.\"- \u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Einstein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"We learn by chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the habit of hoping for a favorable change, and that of persevering in the search of resources.\"-- \u003cstrong\u003eBenjamin Franklin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"We are capable of the same fight as any other man...\"- Judit Polgar, Women's World Chess Champion\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhil Amara\u003c\/b\u003e was an editor at Kitchen Sink Press and Dark Horse Comics, and writer of the The Nevermen comic book series and the book So, You Wanna Be A Comic Book Artist?: How To Break Into Comics! The Ultimate Guide For Kids. Currently he is a elementary school teacher in Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOliver Chin\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the popular annual children's book series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. This remains the only series in English on the animals of the Lunar New Year, which is increasingly celebrated worldwide. He presents at schools, libraries, and museums nationwide and teaches artists of all ages how to create their own comic books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuan Calle\u003c\/b\u003e is a Science illustrator from UC Santa Cruz, and art director at Liberum Donum Studios, based in Bogotá, Colombia. Juan created Immedium's children's book Good Dream, Bad Dream and illustrated The Year of the Rooster. Liberum Donum has worked for Weldon Owen publishing and Capstone Press, on titles for young audiences such as Show me How series, Papermania!, How to be a Werewolf, How to be a Zombie, and How to Draw Incredible Dinosaurs. The team works for the advertising and entertainment industry, and creates 2D and 3D animation for movies and TV, and visual development and concept art for video games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.1 x 9.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764839121184,"sku":"9781597021623","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b715a3c719ae2142e1d94a69ff874e07.webp?v=1780256220","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-discovery-of-chess-the-asian-hall-of-fame-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}