(roman mythological character)

A graphic novel in which Zeus's wife Hera is determined to make the life of her step-son Hercules as difficult as possible. She tricks him into doing twelve impossible tasks to test his strength and courage. But Hercules does not give up easily and Hera may be in for a real surprise.

Relates the early exploits of Hercules.

"Hercules is the ultimate Greek hero-just ask him. But to redeem himself, he must complete a series of dangerous missions given to him by his scheming cousin. It's up to Hercules to prove his strength and wit. Find out if he succeeds in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--Provided by publisher.

"Join the hero Hercules as he battles legendary monsters and fores. Will he complete all twelve great labors?"--Provided by publisher.

"It's a battle of the famous strongman versus the great protector. The Roman god Hercules is known for his tremendous strength and determination. Norse god Thor is fearless and commands lighting, thunder, and storms. If these two heroes were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Thor's and Hercules's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup"--Provided by the publisher.

After sparkly adventures on Mount Olympus, Athena is called back to help a boy named Hercules. They have been asked by Hestia to rescue the rightful queen of a magical island. With the help of her fellow little goddess girls, can Athena help save the queen?.

A study of the constellation Hercules, covering its origins, the hero after which it was named, careers in astronomy, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Discusses the Hercules constellation and the mythology behind it.

In this graphic retelling, Hercules, son of a Zeus and a mortal woman, encounters and defeats monsters such as the Nemean lion, and a sea monster.

Describes the mythical stories of the Greek god Hercules.