Reading Rainbow: Ruth Law Thrills a Nation (1994)

When Ruth Law is unable to find anyone in America to teach her how to fly, she goes to France for training in Ruth Law Thrills a Nation, written and ... Show synopsis When Ruth Law is unable to find anyone in America to teach her how to fly, she goes to France for training in Ruth Law Thrills a Nation, written and illustrated by Don Brown and read by Linda Lavin. She becomes the first African-American woman to be licensed for flight, and learns stunt flying as well. In Reading Rainbow: Ruth Law Thrills a Nation, social issues are sensitively introduced to young children and the importance of reading continues to be promoted. In the kid-reviewed book segment, Amelia's Fantastic Flight and Plane Song are featured. ~ Alice Day, Rovi Hide synopsis