prisons

A collection of essays from multiple points of view discussing the pros and cons of rehabilitation and punishing criminal offenders.

Examines the development of the prison system in America, and discusses various punishments and rehabilitation programs, racial disparity among prisoners, the financial costs of running prisons, and much more.

Look at the methods mankind has developed to exact retribution on those who violate the strictures of society. It is a story peppered with cruelty, anger and madness, a veritable tour of the dark side of the human psyche. In the name of creating more humane societies, we have come up with some of the most unimaginable devices and practices ever conceived.

An interactive World War II adventure where the reader determines their fate during a daring escape from a prisoner-of-war camp.

An interactive World War I adventure where the reader determines their fate during a daring escape from a prisoner-of-war camp.

Presents a collection of poems by, and interviews with, young incarcerated individuals between 2015 and 2021.

"Many criminals have been imprisoned at Alcatraz. But what else is locked up there? Do the ghosts and spirits of many former prisoners haunted the cells and hallways? Read this spooky book to find out"--Provided by publisher.

"Former Alcatraz Island volunteer and seasoned author Kristen Tracy takes young readers on an adventure through the historic prison's grounds in this dynamically illustrated book packed with interesting facts and important stories. From individual cells in the Main Cellhouse to the ruins of the Warden's House, readers will get an in-depth tour of the island and its buildings. Tracy also shares important stories about how Alcatraz got its name, famous escape attempts, the gardens and the birds of the island, as well as the Native American groups who once occupied "The Rock." Award-winning illustrator Anika Orrock highlights the island's beautiful (and also grim) history with stunning artwork that brings to life this mysterious island. Author Kristen Tracy brings her personality-filled writing to a classic topic sure to be a hit with young readers. Written with a sharp eye for detail and an occasionally comedic voice, this book provides curious kids with a compact yet thorough history of America's most notorious prison island"--Provided by publisher.

In 1962, Chip Carter, son of a guard at Alcatraz, stumbles on to an escape plan and finds himself forced to aid the prisoners, because he is afraid that his father is somehow involved in the plot--and he needs to find out the truth.

Examines the haunted history of the legendary Alcatraz prison off the coast of San Francisco, California.