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Breakout! Escape from Alcatraz

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By Lori Haskins
Publisher Random House Children's Books - (Random House Books for Young Readers)
Breakout! Escape from Alcatraz
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Illustrated in full color. Alcatraz, San Franciscos number one tourist attraction, played a pivotal role in American history from the 1930s through the 1960s housing some of the nations most notorious criminals. Teachers can use this gripping true account to trigger discussion on such topics as the Great Depression, the FBI, Native American history, and our criminal justice system. Escapestory fans, truecrime aficionados, and history buffs will want to make a quick getaway to read all about the legendary landmark they call The Rock.

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3526 words3,526 words
48 pages48 pages
Lexile 690LLexile 690L
Published 1997Published 1997

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Book ISBN:

9780679881209

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