The Secrets of Alcatraz

by Susan Sloate

Book Overview

When most people hear the name Alcatraz, the first thing they think of is the escape-proof penitentiary that housed America's toughest criminals. But the small island known as "The Rock" has a long... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140273591X
• ISBN13: 9781402735912
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

My 12 Year-Old Son Loved This

Having recently seen the Mythbusters episode about the infamous prison break from Alcatraz, my son was interested in learning more. This book did not disappoint him. It covers that incident, as well as the surprising history of the penitentiary over the decades. Of course there's the requisite story of the Birdman of Alcatraz, but my son found some of the lesser-known historical details, such as how the island was used for protest in the 60's, even more interesting.