Daring Escape From Alcatraz

by Matt Chandler

Overview

Located on an island in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was once considered one of the country’s most secure prisons. But that didn’t stop three prisoners from making a daring escape the night of June 11, 1962. They set sail across the bay on a homemade raft made of raincoats. Then they vanished. What happened to them? Explore the theories and discover why their escape has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666320572
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	History's Mysteries
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	820L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Matt Chandler is the author of more than 65 books for children, including Side-by-Side Baseball Stars, which won the 2015 Outstanding Children's Book Award from the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Matt lives in New York with his wife Amber and his children, Zoey and Ollie.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Escape from the Rock 4

Chapter 1 The Big Plan 6

Chapter 2 A Watery Grave 12

Chapter 3 The Possibility of Survival 16

Chapter 4 Proof of Life? 22

Chapter 5 Clues from the Clock 26

Cold Case File 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Words in bold are in the glossary.

Interviews

High-interest presentation of supplemental social studies content;

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2022

Gr 4–6—Famous disappearances and intrigues from across the centuries fill the pages of this series. Whether readers are interested in the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony or the secrets of Area 51, pieces of evidence and possible outcomes surrounding each situation are discussed. Maps, illustrations, and photos of people, locations, and artifacts prevent the pages from being overly text-heavy and support the various theories discussed. Investigations over the years, such as Myth Busters reenacting the escape from Alcatraz or Robert Ballard's search of Earhart's missing plane, are included along with other historical information. A recap of the main theories and whether they are believed possible appears in the back matter along with the glossary and recommended reading. VERDICT Will appeal to those who enjoy mysteries and conspiracy theories.

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