Fearless Flyer: Ruth Law and Her Flying Machine
by Heather Lang and Raúl Colón
An inspiring, dramatic account of pilot Ruth Law, one of the early female pioneers... read more
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- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Women / Girls
Year Published 2016
Word Count 1,747
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 700L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 181322, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- STEAM
- Subject Headings
- Women--Biography
- Air pilots--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Law, Ruth, 1887-1970--Juvenile literature
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science
- Law, Ruth
- Picture books for children
- Cross-country flying
- Women air pilots
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Aviation
- Law, Ruth, 1887-
- Women air pilots--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Biography--Juvenile literature
- United States
- Cross-country flying--Juvenile literature
- Air pilots
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Raúl Colón
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In-depth Written Interview with Raúl Colón
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 4
Author Interviews 9
In-depth Written Interview with Raúl Colón
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Interview with Heather Lang
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Interview with Heather Lang
Created by Kara Newhouse
Interview with Raúl Colón
Created by Colorín Colorado
Interview with Raúl Colón
Created by Library of Congress
Bringing STEM / STEAM to Life with Heather Lang
Created by Publishers Weekly
What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Heather Lang
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Girl Books For Boys Panel Discussion with Heather Lang
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Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Heather Lang
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Discussion Guide from Heather Lang
Created by Heather Lang
Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Heather Lang
Created by Heather Lang
Awards & Distinctions 4
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2021
Biography Selection, 2017
Best STEM Books, 2017-2022
Selection, 2017
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2017
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