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The Story of Hercules
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Author/Editor: Bob Blaisdell
ISBN 10:0486297683
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Battles with fire-breathing monsters and journeys to the ends of the earth and beyond are related by the legendary strongman himself in this easy-to-read account of the path to immortality. Hercules regales young readers with accounts of his spectacular exploits in a mythological world of gods, centa...  read more
 


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Product Description:

Battles with fire-breathing monsters and journeys to the ends of the earth and beyond are related by the legendary strongman himself in this easy-to-read account of the path to immortality. Hercules regales young readers with accounts of his spectacular exploits in a mythological world of gods, centaurs, dragons, and many other captivating creatures.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486297683
ISBN 13: 9780486297682
Author/Editor: Bob Blaisdell
Format: Book
Grade level: 3 - 6 (ages 8 - 11)
Page Count: 96
Dimensions: 5 3/16 x 8 1/4
Publication date: July 1997

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