Inside Alcatraz
From the Series Top Secret (Alternator Books ®)
Attempted escapes, suspected paranormal activity, and more mark Alcatraz’s history.
Alone on an island off the coast of California sits the famous prison Alcatraz. Before closing in 1963, it was home to some of the most well-known and dangerous criminals. Many tried to escape. Most failed, but the 1962 attempt by Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers remains unsolved. People still wonder whether they made it off the island. But escape attempts aren’t the only mysteries that surround Alcatraz. Past prisoners and recent tourists alike have claimed to hear ghostly activity in the building. Discover the history of Alcatraz, including famous prisoners, the 1962 escape plan, paranormal theories, and more.
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978-1-7284-7660-5
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978-1-7284-8531-7
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$34.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Alternator Books ® |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2023-01-01 |
Author: Heather E. Schwartz
When Heather E. Schwartz was thirteen years old, she tracked down several lead orphans from the 1983 movie “Annie” and interviewed them by phone. As an adult, she realized she could apply those same early instincts to a career as a journalist and writer. She is the author of more than 35 nonfiction children’s titles, published by Lerner Publishing Group, Capstone Press, Teacher Created Materials, Lucent Books, and Tangerine Press, a Scholastic imprint. She has written articles for National Geographic Kids and Discovery Girls. In addition, she developed the content for KidsGetArthritisToo.org, the juvenile section of the Arthritis Foundation’s website. Other credits in the children’s market include articles for Teen, Girls’ Life, and All About You magazines. Additionally, Ms. Schwartz is a former editor at Bridal Guide magazine, co-author of Bridal Guide Magazine’s How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Gown (Warner, 2004), and contributor to The Takeout Cookbook (Knock Knock 2007).
Reviews
School Library Journal
“Able readers who enjoy historical mysteries and examining all sides of stories will appreciate this series about unexplainable events. . . . Students will relish the tantalizing notion that there are things still unknown about these top secrets.”—School Library Journal
