
By Martin Powell, Tod Smith (Illustrator)
Part of the Graphic Revolve: Common Core Editions series
A hero must conquer twelve daunting tasks to atone for past mistakes.
Hercules, born of a mortal and a god, must complete twelve daunting tasks to atone for past mistakes. As he battles fierce creatures like the Nemean lion, not all gods are on his side. Will his strength and wit be enough to overcome the divine challenges, or will the gods' wrath prove too great? Discover the trials that push Hercules to his limits in this epic tale of courage and redemption.
Born of a mortal woman and the king of the gods, Hercules is blessed with extraordinary strength. The goddess Hera commands that the mighty Hercules must undergo twelve incredible tasks to pay for a mistake he made in the past. Hercules easily completes the first few labors, as he overpowers a ravenous lion and battles a giant bull barehanded. But not all the gods support him, and Hercules faces difficult tasks that test his strength and his mind. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new covers.
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