Bibliograph

Where is Alcatraz?

Type

Label

Where is Alcatraz?

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 108)

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Where is Alcatraz?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

919858447

Series statement

Where is ...?

Summary

"Escape from the ordinary and break into Alcatraz, America's most famous prison! The island of Alcatraz has always been a place that's fascinated visitors, from the Native American tribes who believed it was home to evil spirits to the Spanish explorers who discovered the island. In modern times, it was a federal prison for only 29 years, but now draws over a million visitors each year. Learn the history of America's most famous prison, from its initial construction as a fort in the 1800s, to its most famous residents such as Al Capone and 'Machine Gun' Kelly. Where Is Alcatraz? also chronicles some of the most exciting escape attempts--even one that involved chipping through stone with spoons and constructing rafts out of raincoats!"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Where Is Alcatraz? -- Island of the Pelicans -- Gangland -- Welcome to The Rock -- The Daily Grind -- Escape from Alcatraz -- This Rock Is Ours -- Alcatraz Now -- Timelines

Target audience

juvenile

Classification