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The haunted lighthouse

2012
"An enigmatic message leads the Code Busters on a treasure hunt on creepy Alcatraz Island, where they must use their problem-solving skills to unravel the mystery"--.

Breakout!

escape from Alcatraz
1996
An account of the 1962 attempted escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary by Frank Lee Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin, and the ensuing search for the missing convicts.

Like a hurricane

the Indian movement from Alcatraz to Wounded Knee
1996

Al Capone me lava la ropa

2008
A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister.

Alcatraz

2013
Describes the history of Alcatraz, America's prison for the most dangerous criminals.

Someone is hiding on Alcatraz Island

1984
When he offends the toughest gang in his San Francisco school, Danny tries to elude them by going to Alcatraz only to find himself and a Park Service employee trapped by the gang in an old prison cell block.

Alcatraz Prison in American history

1998
Traces the development of the federal prison at Alcatraz Island from the days of Spanish exploration, through its years as a military prison, to its fame as the most escape-proof prison in America.

Life on Alcatraz

2001
Discusses the prison on Alcatraz Island, California, otherwise known as "The Rock," describing the cell house, the routine of prison life, inmates' leisure time, breaking prison rules, employee and family life, closing Alcatraz prison, and the island's future roles.

Alcatraz

1998
Relates the history of the notorious prison in San Francisco Bay, tells about its most infamous inmates, and describes its present-day status as part of the Golden Gate Recreation Area.

Alcatraz

2000
Discusses the history of California's Alcatraz Island, covering its use as a military prison, as a national maximum security facility, the lives of prisoners and guards, and its current status as a national park.

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