Ruth Law Thrills a Nation | Reading Rainbow Stories

Learn about pilot Ruth Law in this true story about her record-breaking flight in 1916. LeVar Burton discusses the history of aviation and explores the inside of a biplane. The featured book, Ruth Law Thrills a Nation, is read by actress Linda Lavin. LeVar talks about how early plane travel required great courage. After watching, use the provided classroom guide, activities, and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in this book.