Mysteries unwrapped
Subtitle: The secrets of Alcatraz
By: written by Susan Sloate ; illustrated by Josh Cochran
Contributors: Cochran, Josh
Series: Mysteries unwrapped; Mysteries unwrapped
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 88
ISBN-13: 9780545238441
Copyright date: 2008
Subjects: United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, California; History; Juvenile literature; Prisons
Other titles: Secrets of Alcatraz
Description: Recounts the history of California's Alcatraz Island, beginning with its use as a military prison, then as a national maximum security prison, also discussing some of the famous prisoners, attempts to escape, attempts of native Americans to reclaim the island, and its current status as a national park.
Notes: "This edition is available for distribution only through the school market"--Page 4 of cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.