About this title: Alcatraz Island is one of the most infamous places in American history. The maximum-security prison on the "Rock," once home to criminals like Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and the Birdman of Alcatraz, has long since captured our country's imagination. But what few people realize is that during the past 200 years, Alcatraz was not only home to criminals--it was home to many children, too! Over the years, the island has been home to the children of Native Americans, lighthouse keepers, military soldiers, and prison guards. Imagine playing hide-and-seek in the prison morgue, having a convict ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780802795779ISBN:0802795773
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Library Binding
Publisher: Walker & Company
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780802795786ISBN:0802795781
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Library Binding
Publisher: Walker & Company
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780802795786ISBN:0802795781
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2006-09-19
ISBN-13:9780802795779ISBN:0802795773
Description: Very Good. HARDCOVER. Very Good Condition. Binding tight, pages clean. Dust Jacket whole and bright with light wrinkle to periphery. Nice copy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780802795786ISBN:0802795781
Description: New in New jacket. Brand new. Just a bit of ever so slight shelf wear but it is new, crisp and unread! May have publishers remainder mark on the edge just to assure it is not returned to the store. Hardcover edition. Product Description: While other books cover the history of Alcatraz Island for this audience, none of them give more than a brief mention of the many children who lived there over the years. Murphy's clearly written history starts with the island's use by Native Americans in the ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Walker & Company, NY
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780802795779ISBN:0802795773
Description: As New in As New jacket. First edition. Oblong octavo. 64 pp; b/w illustrations; timeline. Illustrated boards with dj. Fine/near fine. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Walker & Co
Date Published: 2006-09-19
ISBN-13:9780802795779ISBN:0802795773
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780802795779. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780802795779ISBN:0802795773
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: Good. 0802795773 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Binding: Unknown
Publisher: Walker & Co
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780802795786ISBN:0802795781
Description: New. Alcatraz Island is one of the most infamous places in American history. The maximum-security prison on the "Rock, " once home to criminals like Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and the Birdman of Alcatraz, has long since captured our country's imagination. read more
Description: New. 0802795773 Absolutely Brand New. No marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
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