Breakout!: Escape from Alcatraz

Published
Sep 1996
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General Fiction General Fiction
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48

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Illustrated in full color. Alcatraz, San Francisco's number one tourist attraction, played a pivotal role in American history from the 1930s through the 1960s housing some of the nation's 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. Escape-story fans, true-crime 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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First Edition Sep 1996 Random House ISBN 0679881204
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