Hercules Fights the Nemean Lion

By Gary Jeffrey

Book Overview

Hercules is the ultimate mythical hero. This fast-paced, exciting story will keep readers rooting for the heroic Hercules to succeed as the colorful pages transport us to the mythical world. After killing his family in a fit of madness, he strives for redemption through twelve impossible labors. If completed, not only would the gods forgive his terrible actions, but they would also grant him immortality. Action-packed illustrations and accessible content quickly plunge readers into the first two of Hercules' labors; the killing of the Nemean Lion and beheading of the many-headed hydra.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433975114
• ISBN13: 9781433975110
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5