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Author | : Stephen Person |
Publisher | : Bearport Publishing |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2010-08-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1936088754 |
The Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary was a nearly escape-proof prison located on a small island in San Francisco Bay. America’s most dangerous criminals were imprisoned there and endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement in dark cells. Though the penitentiary was shut down in 1963, visitors have reported hearing mysterious cries from empty cells and seeing ghostly figures that suddenly vanished! Have the troubled spirits of former inmates been sentenced to haunt Alcatraz forever? An exciting narrative format brings the hair-raising history of Alcatraz to life, while providing plenty of creepy details to satisfy young horror fans. Chilling photos and clear, age-appropriate text will keep readers turning the pages to learn more about Alcatraz’s spooky prison.
Author | : Stephen Person |
Publisher | : Bearport Publishing |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2010-08-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1936087979 |
Relates stories of ghosts that are supposed to haunt the island's former prison.
Author | : Suzanne Garbe |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 33 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1476539154 |
"Describes ghost sightings and hauntings in the western United States"--
Author | : Stacia Deutsch |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 2023-05-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1439677972 |
Ghost stories from America's most infamous prison have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky island of Alcatraz! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know a ghost nurse wanders the halls in search of prisoners to heal? Or that nobody has ever escaped from Alcatraz...and lived to tell the tale? Can you believe Cell 14D is haunted by a mysterious, red-eyed monster? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Alcatraz and have you sleeping with the light on!
Author | : Marie Morrison |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2020-07-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1725319918 |
The rocky shores of Alcatraz Island and the lonely corridors of its namesake prison have captured imaginations for years, even after the prison closed in 1963. But do some of its one-time residents remain there even though they're no longer living? This fascinating book examines the history of this legendary prison. Haunting historical photographs give readers a glimpse into Alcatraz's dark cells and creepy tunnels. Sidebars and fact boxes delve into the stories of the prison's most famous inhabitants, such as Al Capone and the "Birdman of Alcatraz." This is truly a thrilling peek into haunted history.
Author | : Bob Davis and Brian Clune |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1467143871 |
Alcatraz is one of the most infamous prisons in the world. Evil spirits, unknown beasts, vicious murderers and an untold number of ghosts all are said to reside on this tiny island in San Francisco Bay. Rufus McCain, who died a brutal death at the hands of a fellow inmate, is said to roam the grounds, and the basement cells used for solitary confinement were rumored to be so frightening that inmates who endured one stint never wanted to go back. Multiple escape attempts were thwarted, including two attempts by Sam Shockley, who was later executed with fellow inmate Miran Thomson. Join Bob Davis and Brian Clune as they explore chilling tales of death, murder and savagery from America's Devil's Island.
Author | : Tammy Gagne |
Publisher | : ABDO |
Total Pages | : 51 |
Release | : 2023-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : |
Alcatraz Island is known for its former prison, Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, which housed many dangerous criminals. The island is also known as one of the most haunted locations in the world. This title explores the history of the island, reports of unexplained activity at the former prison, and ways in which paranormal investigators and scientists search for proof of hauntings. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author | : Ryan Nagelhout |
Publisher | : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2013-08-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1433992469 |
Some of the most notorious criminals in US history were kept under lock and key on the foggy, craggy shores of Alcatraz Island. Al Capone, “Machine Gun” Kelly, and the “Birdman of Alcatraz” Robert Shroud all haunted the dank cells of the infamous prison while they were alive. But do their spirits still remain? Readers will be ferried across San Francisco Bay to explore the history—and hauntings—of Alcatraz. Including the deep historical past of the California prison, the main content will engage readers while creepy photographs will invite them into “the hole” and the prison's hidden tunnels. Detailed sidebars offer even more ghostly sightings to readers who dare probe the past of spooky Alcatraz.
Author | : Theresa Emminizer |
Publisher | : Eerie Expeditions Around the W |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-12-30 |
Genre | : Alcatraz Island (Calif.) |
ISBN | : 9781538291870 |
In the waters of San Francisco Bay stands a small, rocky island called Alcatraz. Nicknamed "The Rock," Alcatraz was the site of a Civil War fortress, a federal prison, and an occupation by American Indian activists. Now a National Historic Landmark, Alcatraz Island is rumored to be haunted! In this fascinating book, readers will learn all there is to see and do at Alcatraz. They'll discover its long, bloody history and meet notorious inmates of the prison including Al Capone and Robert "Birdman of Alcatraz" Stroud. A thrilling mix of fact, fable, and fun, this high-interest book is paired with accessible language that appeals to struggling readers.
Author | : Matthew Allan Chandler |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 2016-08-01 |
Genre | : Haunted prisons |
ISBN | : 151572588X |
Experience Alcatraz as you've never seen it before--up close and personal! YOU CHOOSE the path you take through this haunted prison site. Follow the path of a modern-day visitor in this thrilling nonfiction title.