The Infamous Alcatraz Prison in United States History
(Part of the In United States History Series)
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An intriguing history of Alcatraz Island and its infamous prison, located off the coast of San Francisco, from the earliest years of Spanish exploration to the present day. Highlighting the unique geographical features of the island, it shows how Alcatraz went through many changes, being used over the years as a military facility, a notorious federal penitentiary widely believed to be escape-proof, as well as the site of American Indian uprisings.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0766063216
ISBN13:9780766063211
Release Date:December 2014
Publisher:Enslow Publishing
Length:96 Pages
Age Range:10 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 12
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