New Releases by Gina Bellisario

Have you ever wished upon a star? Travel to space to learn all about the different types of stars, how they work, and what a shooting star really is.

Celebrate kindness and sharing in a sweet picture book about giving back! Thank You, Omu meets All Are Welcome! Greet the morning shiny-new, seat for me and seat for you, drip-drop syrup, pancake stack. Take a plate, and... give back! Follow a little girl and her multigenerational family as they prepare for a community meal and clothing drive. With charming, lyrical text from Gina Bellisario, Give Back celebrates kindness, community, and the various ways we can give to those around us. A perfect book for the holiday season and all year round.

Sophie, or Agent S, is on a mission to keep herself and her brother, Will, safe. With critical-thinking and recall questions, this book reveals safe ways to travel to school and how to stay safe at school.

Anna is stressed. She doesn''t know how she will juggle her schoolwork and soccer. Readers discover, alongside Anna, how to how to balance tasks and fight stress.

With engaging text and colorful illustrations, readers can follow along as a class meets its school librarian and learns what librarians do. Comprehension questions, fun facts, and critical thinking questions keep readers engaged and introduce them to thinking about what they''re reading.

Superhero Ellie Ultra is given the responsibility of caring for Squeak, the class hamster, for the weekend, which is exciting, but also a little worrying, especially since her dog, Super Fluffy, is too interested in the hamster for comfort--but when she accidentally shrinks herself down to three inches tall Ellie discovers that, even for a superhero, pet sitting is a lot harder when you are no bigger than your pet.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You''re in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Let’s hear it for firefighters! So many people help out in our communities! In these books, young students talk with different community helpers to find out what they do, what skills and training they need, and how their work benefits people in the community.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Let''s Meet a Police Officer! Do you want to learn more about police cars? Police dogs? Other tools the police use? Then it''s your lucky day! Officer Gabby is a police officer. She knows how to keep people safe. She shows a group of kids how she does her job. Three cheers for police officers! "Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children''s interest." —School Library Journal "In each book introducing a community-benefiting career, schoolchildren meet one adult to learn about his or her job; information includes the training required to become a firefighter, doctor, etc., daily routines, and primary responsibilities. The content is inclusive and up-to-date but delivered though vapid stories. Peppy computer-generated cartoons are amateur." - The Horn Book Guide Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Earth is truly amazing! It has giant glaciers, gorgeous canyons, and it''s the only planet we know of with intelligent life. Ian is exploring Earth with his tour guide, Dr. Sally. Join them as they study ocean animals, the African savanna, and the chilly South Pole. Find out more about the planet we call home.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Mars is an exciting place, with deserts, volcanoes, and winds that kick up giant dust storms! Avery''s imagination takes her on a journey to this amazing planet. Come along as she hikes up a rocky hill, plants a flag, and even spots water on the surface of Mars. Find out more about the place scientists call the Red Planet.

How do stars shine so bright? Stella''s imagination takes her on an adventure to explore the stars. Join her on a mission to visit constellations, learn about the closest star to Earth, and maybe even race a shooting star! Find out more about the fascinating stars in the night sky.

When her teacher assigns a new team project for Earth Day, Ellie can''t wait to pair up with her best friend Hannah. After all, as a superhero, it''s Ellie''s job to save stuffÑincluding the planet! When the project becomes more than her super-skills can handle, Ellie uses one of her parents'' super inventions to create a copy of herself. But when Ellie #2 threatens to take over the project, it''s up to the real Ellie to bring the project back down to earth.

As a superhero, Ellie can stop almost any foeÑexcept for boredom. When all her friends are busy, Ellie has a brilliant idea: she''ll use her parents'' lastest inventionÑthe Ultra AnimatorÑ to bring Super Fluffy, her favorite stuffed animal, to life. But when the Ultra Animator also animates Doomsday, the super-villain from Ellie''s favorite comic book, she has bigger problems to deal with. Can Ellie save Winkopolis from destruction, or does this spell D-O-O-M for her hometown?

Ellie is a super-speller! But when her best friend Hannah makes the cut for the spelling bee instead, Ellie discovers that being super doesn''t mean she shouldn''t study.

Ellie is super excited for first day at Winkopolis Elementary School, but she soon learns that her super powers make her stand out in a not-so-super way.

Let''s Meet a Librarian! Are you curious about dinosaurs? Music? Volcanoes? You''re in luck! Mr. Field is a librarian. He knows how to find information about all kinds of cool things. He shows the students in Mrs. Ríos''s class how to use the library. Let''s hear it for librarians! "Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children''s interest." — School Library Journal "In each book introducing a community-benefiting career, schoolchildren meet one adult to learn about his or her job; information includes the training required to become a firefighter, doctor, etc., daily routines, and primary responsibilities. The content is inclusive and up-to-date but delivered though vapid stories. Peppy computer-generated cartoons are amateur." - The Horn Book Guide Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

Let''s Meet a Vet! What does a veterinarian do? Let''s find out! Dr. Kate is a veterinarian. She visits a school to give Henry, the class guinea pig, a checkup. She shows the class the tools she uses. She tells them about the many things vets do. And the students learn how to take good care of Henry. Hooray for veterinarians! "Cartoon-style animated drawings in bright colors introduce diverse characters who will capture children''s interest." — School Library Journal "In each book introducing a community-benefiting career, schoolchildren meet one adult to learn about his or her job; information includes the training required to become a firefighter, doctor, etc., daily routines, and primary responsibilities. The content is inclusive and up-to-date but delivered though vapid stories. Peppy computer-generated cartoons are amateur." - The Horn Book Guide Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

Anna is one busy girl! She plays soccer and takes piano lessons. She has homework and chores. Sometimes she feels stressed. How can she get everything done? Anna''s parents show her several ways to deal with stress. When she tries them, she shrinks her stress and feels better!