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The Resource Where is Alcatraz?, by Nico Medina ; illustrated by David Groff

Where is Alcatraz?, by Nico Medina ; illustrated by David Groff

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Summary
"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. Where Is Alcatraz? also chronicles some of the most exciting escape attempts--even one that involved chipping through stone with spoons and constructing rafts out of raincoats!"--
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
108 pages
Contents
  • Where Is Alcatraz?
  • Island of the Pelicans
  • Gangland
  • Welcome to The Rock
  • The Daily Grind
  • Escape from Alcatraz
  • This Rock Is Ours
  • Alcatraz Now
  • Timelines
Isbn
9780399542329
Instance
Label
Where is Alcatraz?
Title
Where is Alcatraz?
Statement of responsibility
by Nico Medina ; illustrated by David Groff
Creator
Contributor
Author
Illustrator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"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. Where Is Alcatraz? also chronicles some of the most exciting escape attempts--even one that involved chipping through stone with spoons and constructing rafts out of raincoats!"--
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Provided by publisher
Cataloging source
DLC
Dewey number
365/.979461
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
Index
no index present
LC call number
HV9474.A4
LC item number
M43 2016
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
Series statement
Where is ...?
Target audience
juvenile
Label
Where is Alcatraz?, by Nico Medina ; illustrated by David Groff
Instantiates
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 108)
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier.
Content category
text
Content type code
txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent.
Contents
Where Is Alcatraz? -- Island of the Pelicans -- Gangland -- Welcome to The Rock -- The Daily Grind -- Escape from Alcatraz -- This Rock Is Ours -- Alcatraz Now -- Timelines
Control code
ocn919858447
Dimensions
20 cm.
Extent
108 pages
Isbn
9780399542329
Lccn
2016009275
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Media type code
n
Other physical details
illustrations, foldout map
System control number
(OCoLC)919858447
Label
Where is Alcatraz?, by Nico Medina ; illustrated by David Groff
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 108)
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier.
Content category
text
Content type code
txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent.
Contents
Where Is Alcatraz? -- Island of the Pelicans -- Gangland -- Welcome to The Rock -- The Daily Grind -- Escape from Alcatraz -- This Rock Is Ours -- Alcatraz Now -- Timelines
Control code
ocn919858447
Dimensions
20 cm.
Extent
108 pages
Isbn
9780399542329
Lccn
2016009275
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Media type code
n
Other physical details
illustrations, foldout map
System control number
(OCoLC)919858447

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