alcatraz island

"Would you have survived in Alcatraz? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--Provided by publisher.

Attempted escapes, suspected paranormal activity, and more mark Alcatraz's history. Dive deep into Alcatraz and find out how it's become a popular spot for history buffs and ghost hunters alike.

"When prisoner Elliott Michener began tending the gardens at Alcatraz, his thoughts of escape were replaced with new skills and a sense of dignity. Back matter discusses the history of Alcatraz and the US prison system today"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the unsolved case of how inmates Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.

Presents the unsolved case of how inmates Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.

"You Choose adventure that takes place at Alcatraz Island"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of Alcatraz, America's prison for the most dangerous criminals.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

In 1942 Jim Quillen was serving an eighteen-month sentence in San Quentin prison for armed robbery. When he escaped, he thought he was the luckiest prisoner ever---until he was caught and sentenced to forty-five years inside Alcatraz. His memoir tells the story of his time there---solitary confinement, daily encounters with "The Birdman", and what really happened during the desperate and deadly 1946 escape attempt.

Offers an interactive adventure that takes place in the abandoned prison on Alcatraz Island.