Bellisario, Gina

When superhero Ellie does not qualify for the school spelling bee she is disappointed, but willing to help her best friend Hannah study instead--but Hannah and the other children are starting to act rather strange, and Ellie is convinced that there is something sinister about the substitute librarian, Mrs. Bumble, who seems to have an awful lot of bees following her around.

Super-child Ellie Ultra has been home schooled by her genius inventor parents, so now she is hoping that starting third grade at Winkopolis Elementary School will let her meet and hang out with normal kids--but when her super abilities make it difficult to fit in with the other children, she takes one of her parents' inventions that she hopes will help her tone down her super powers.

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 stuff including 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.

On one boring Saturday, superhero Ellie Ultra uses her parent's invention, the Ultra Animator, to turn her favorite stuffed animal, Super Fluffy, into a living dog--but when she also accidentally animates a comic book supervillain, she and her new companion need to act fast to clean up the mess.

Caleb loves playing Mud Monsters outside, but one day after playing in the mud he gets sick, then learns all about germs and how to keep his body and teeth clean.

Mighty Matthew knows all about harmful substances in the house and yard, but his little brother doesn't. Matthew makes sure to warn his brother about things like cleaners, medicines, house plants, and chemicals in the grass and garage.

Anna explains the differences between good stress and bad stress while also discussing how to handle stress and stressful situations.

Sophie shares safety tips with her younger brother, such as watch out for speeding cars, avoid strangers, and stay calm and seated on the school bus. Includes activities for kids to identify hidden dangers at home, further resources, and a glossary.

Text and illustrations introduce poisons found around the home, and provides tips on how to stay safe.

Text and illustrations introduce personal safety, and provides tips on how to stay safe.