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What do computer coder Grace Hopper, astronaut Mae Jemison, and scientist Rachel Carson all have in common? They were girls who could do anything they set their minds to! Each woman started with a dream, followed her passion, and achieved big things. The Girls Who Could is a fun series of stories about real women who have made a difference in the world through inspired action.

This special fifth volume in The Girls Who Could series honors not just one girl, but an entire fleet of fierce female aviators. Dubbed “The Night Witches” by their German adversaries, this all-female battalion out-flew and outmatched all other units, flying eight or more missions every night in small canvas planes. No parachutes. No fear. Just honest heroine-ism standing up for what was right. The Girls Who Could Fly in the Night encourages your little ones to be upstanders, fight bullies, do good, and shine bright.

What did Hawaiian Kahuna Morrnah Simeona, Pulitzer-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks, and the women pilots of the Soviet Union's 588th regiment all have in common? They were all girls who defended goodness, believed in justice, and worked hard to help their communities! Each woman used courage and heart to achieve big things.

This wonderful full-scale pocket guide from Earth Lodge beautifully illustrates and describes 36 mudras, or symbolic hand gestures, that you can use to align your spirit with your intentions and empower prayer. Mudras are used throughout the world in daily spiritual practices. Studies show that they have the same effect on the brain as language: when you use a mudra, you activate a specific thought or intent, and that thought carries energy, working like a radio signal to tune your vibration for fulfillment and manifestation.

The Girl Who Could Write and Unite pays tribute to one of the greatest modern American poets, Gwendolyn Brooks. Brooks was the first African American to win a Pulitzer and received over 70 honorary degrees from universities for writing and teaching. Her story teaches children that language is a powerful tool for change and championship.

Siri Alvarsson is thrust into an unseen war between the Light and the Dark and a world she never even knew existed. She's having strange visions, and the Dark wants to use her as an instrument to win the war. The futures of both humanity and fae depend on Siri. Will she choose the Light or the Dark? Experience Siri's struggle and triumph while she learns to follow her heart and discovers her true inner origins.

The Girl Who Could Sing with the Birds celebrates nature and the environment, and is the third book in The Girls Who Could Series. In it, we explore the world through the eyes of a young Rachel Carson, the author and biologist who inspired the environmental movement that gave birth to Earth Day. Rachel Carson teaches us that every life on our planet is precious, and that science should work with nature for the good of all. Together, we can keep the world a beautiful place.

The Girl Who Could Dance in Outer Space is the second book in The Girls Who Could Series. It tells the tale of young Mae Jemison, the creative girl who became a doctor, an engineer, a dancer, and an astronaut. Mae Jemison teaches us that art and science are natural expressions of creativity and imagination. Nurture them both, and go where your dreams take you!

The Girl Who Could Talk to Computers is the first book in The Girls Who Could Series. It tells the story of young Grace Hopper, the inquiring girl who wrote the first computer compiler program which gave birth to the first computer language, COBOL. After amazing Grace helped bring us into the modern computer-age, she dedicated her life to teaching and inspiring young people to dream big.

The Girl Who Could Heal Your Heart is the fourth book in The Girls Who Could series. In it, we discover the healing power of forgiveness and release. Kahuna Morrnah Simeona was a Hawaiian healer and teacher who traveled the world sharing the modern art of ho'oponopono, or community healing. When we clear our minds of grief, blame and anger, our hearts become lighter, our days become brighter.

Who do you turn to when you've lost the thing most precious to your heart? Trinity is a faerie special friend who cares deeply for little children and takes care of lost items deep in the World of Good Fortune, in the Land of Serendipity. Join Trinity on this whimsical adventure as she teaches us that nothing is ever truly lost, and that every part of the earth is cherished and protected.

Choosing day is finally here and it's time for Siri Alvarsson to make the decision that will unleash the full power of her gifts. Light or dark? It's not much of a dilemma for the young fae. The Shades have stolen some of the friends she loves most, and she kind of likes the human world, flaws and all. She's not about to let the Dark destroy everything she cares about. But it's not just about choosing a side. Soon, her abilities will have the power to save or end the world. What if she makes a mistake? Is she ready for such a big responsibility?

Siri Alvarsson holds the fate of the world in her hands. She's on a mission to find a cure for a sinister antiserum that destroys the light in fae and humans alike. Her whole life has been leading up to this moment: Training in martial arts and parkour with her mom, learning the old legends, and traveling the world. But nothing prepared her to enter the hidden world of the fae, the most ancient race on the planet.