centaurs

"Centaurs were half-human and half-horse creatures in Greek mythology. This book explores the purpose these . . . creatures had in Greek myths"--OCLC.

Illustrations and matter-of-fact text provide information on centaurs, including where they dwell, what they eat, and how tall they get.

Provides the history of the centaur, a mythical creature.

This book provides easy-to-read instructions for choosing and caring for a pet centaur, and points out the trouble these half-man, half-horses cause when bored. Includes discussion questions.

Centaurs are the half-human, half-horse creatures known for making trouble. These mythical creatures are known from Greek mythology, but they continue to make their way into the stories and media of today.

"Jason explores a world of centaurs and angels, pharaohs and philosophers, priestesses and slaves. His tale reveals the history of Western Civilization and its roots in the ancient Middle East"--Back cover.

"Regan loves, and is loved, though her school-friend situation has become complicated, of late. When she suddenly finds herself thrust through a doorway that asks her to "Be Sure" before swallowing her whole, Regan must learn to live in a world filled with centaurs, kelpies, and other magical equines-a world that expects its human visitors to step up and be heroes. But after embracing her time with the herd, Regan discovers that not all forms of heroism are equal, and not all quests are as they seem"--Publisher.

Introduce beginning readers to three monsters that have captured the imaginations of humans for centuries: griffins, krakens, and centaurs. Carefully leveled text is paired with images that aid reader comprehension.

Relates, in graphic novel format, some of the common characteristics of the centaurs of folklore, as well as telling the tale "Hercules and the Centaurs, " in which the constellation Sagittarius was formed when the gods immortalized the centaur Chiron to spare him endless agony, and briefly relates other centaur tales.

"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of sphinxes and centaurs, including the Buraq of Islamic tradition, the Great Sphinx of ancient Egypt, man-animals of Mesopotamia, and the Gandharvas of India"--Provided by publisher.