hydra (greek mythology)

"In [this book], we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest creatures and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, Kraken or Hydra? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers"--Provided by publisher.

Monster hunters Jorge, Fiona, and Marcus travel back in time to keep the modern world safe from the hydra's poisonous blood and to stop the Greek demigod Heracles from killing the mysterious nine-headed serpentine water monster. Includes content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient Greece.

"When Hercules vandalizes Eurythseus' temple and Eurythseus threatens war with the Olympians, the Oracle Pythia decides that Hercules must present him with a scale from the nine-headed serpent, Hydra, to make amends"--Provided by publisher.

In graphic novel format, retells two of the ten labors of Hercules--defeating the powerful Nemean Lion and beheading the Lernean Hydra, which grew back two heads for every one he cut off.

Eleven-year-old Demon had never met his father, the god Pan, until the day he was whisked away to the stables of Olympus and charged with looking after all of the mythical creatures there, a task which is complicated by the tempestuous gods and goddesses and Heracles, who keeps killing the immortal beasts.

Nick, Julie, Laurie, and their friends try to prevent a hydra from destroying Florida.

Eleven-year-old Demon had never met his father, the god Pan, until the day he was whisked away to the stables of Olympus and charged with looking after all of the mythical creatures there, a task which is complicated by the tempestuous gods and goddesses and Heracles, who keeps killing the immortal beasts.

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Hydra you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension. Index; Sources for further research; Glossary of key words.

Nick, Julies, Laurie, and their friends try to prevent a hydra from destroying Florida.

Recounts the myth of the hundred-headed creature which was slain by the hero Hercules.