Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from Alcatraz. This notorious island prison was home to hundreds of inmates, dozens of whom risked their lives to escape captivity. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. Throughout history, people have had to make daring and high-stake escapes from danger, emergencies, and life-or-death situations. Each title offers readers a look into historical events that made people think quickly and act boldly in order to survive. The fascinating, true stories in this series come to life through compelling details and vivid photographs. Additional features include informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, and sources for further research. Readers of this series will be captivated by the heroic and adventurous people who had to escape real-life deadly circumstances

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