CHESS

Author (last name first): Rau, Dana Meachen

Publisher, Date of Publication: Compas Point Books/ 2005

Grade Level/ or Age Level: 3-5

Classification: Non-Fiction

The book gives a detailed account about the history of chess, the game of chess and it includes a glossary, The glossary is especially helpful for beginners to allow them to review the basics of the game. This book is very informative and the author does a great job explaining the pieces of the game, the rules, and an overview of the game board used to play chess. Detailed game board maps with descriptions are included in the text and are essential in understanding the game.

Reviewer: Jeannie Dumas