Al Capone Does My Shirts

Book Features:
- 48 pages, about 7 inches x 9 inches - Ages 10-15, Grades 5-9 leveled readers - Easy-to-read pages with vibrant photos - Features before, during, and after reading activities - Discussion questions, writing prompts, and projects included

Al Capone Does My Shirts: This nonfiction companion to Al Capone Does My Shirts explores what life was like for the children and families who lived on Alcatraz in the mid-1930s.

Hands-On Reading: Children learn about the history of Alcatraz and the criminals housed there, and examine the views of autism in the 1930s and today.

Nonfiction Companion: More than just an engaging story full of interesting facts, this kids book also features reading activities, writing prompts, discussion questions, and writing projects for added reading engagement.

Leveled Books: Vibrant photos and leveled text work together to engage children and promote reading comprehension skills. This nonfiction book engages 5th-9th grade readers with real-life facts surrounding the original book they know and love!

Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.