World's Scariest Prisons (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.46 (500 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0606360425 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great Information Sandra K. Stiles This is another wonderful book I purchased for my class. If I know my students and I do, they will look at the title and think this is a book about haunted prisons. I know I did. This book describes different prisons from all over the world. I never thought of teh Roman colosseum as a prison, yet it was. Each story starts with a fact card at the top. This card lets you know the other names it went by. It tells you where i. Ok book It is a pretty neat book. Lot of good information for young people that don't know much about prisons. However, the book leans way too liberal. The author wants you to feel sorry for the poor mistreated inmates at Attica during the riots. Sorry, I remember the riot and the inmates were far from choir boys. This was a maximum security person. The inmates were killing guards and burning the place down. And the mention of Po. Janey said An OK book that is very attractive. The book is super colorful, attractive, and informative. But I don't really like the (1 )words in the story that suddenly appear in larger font, often for no reason; and ("An OK book that is very attractive" according to Janey. The book is super colorful, attractive, and informative. But I don't really like the (1 )words in the story that suddenly appear in larger font, often for no reason; and (2) the book wasn't as exciting or shocking as I thought. It was OK.. ) the book wasn't as exciting or shocking as I thought. It was OK.
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Featuring photos and stories from the world's scariest prisons, discover why prison is to be avoided at all costs! World's Scariest Prisons will explore the most terrifying prisons of all time. Each prison profile will be followed by a feature spread that explores high-interest topics such as prison slang, prison clothes, and prison food, as well as little known details about kids in prison, famous escapees, and ghost stories. From the Roman Coliseum to the Bastille, the Tower of London to Alcatraz, World's Scariest Prisons will captivate young readers! Each prison will receive its own photo-intensive overview as well as a sidebar, a break-out fact box, and a quote. Perfect for reluctant readers, the text will be simple and engaging.. World's Scariest Prisons will be equal parts informative and fun
A large typeface and well-sized photos add to the appeal, and the text is simple and straightforward, if not groundbreaking. Readers will also appreciate information on solitary confinement, food, daily life, education, clothing, and jobs. A quick overview at the beginning of each chapter titled "Behind the Bars" provides each prison's name (current and former), location, years of operation, number of prisoners, and notable inmates who served time there. From School Library Journal Gr 4–6—This well-designed