"The key to unlocking the animal world is in your hands! In this book, we'll take a trip around the world, flying high into the sky, descending deep into the ocean, and trekking far into the forest to learn about the remarkable animals who share this planet with us. We'll discover some of the fascinating capabilities that make each of us who we are. And we might find in many ways, such as how we work hard, have fun, and love our families and friends,...

Herc Beal knows who he's named after--a mythical hero--but he's no superhero. He's the smallest kid in his class. So when his homeroom teacher at his new middle school gives him the assignment of duplicating the mythical Hercules's amazing feats in real life, he's skeptical. After all, there are no Nemean Lions on Cape Cod--and not a single Hydra in sight. Missing his parents terribly and wishing his older brother wasn't working all the time, Herc...