Take cover! The Earth under Attack! series flings middle-grade readers into the throes of the world's deadliest natural disasters. Beginning with a brief introduction to the featured force of nature, each six-chapter installment then breaks down the science behind these phenomena, their aftermaths, prominent case studies, and strides in both prediction and prevention. Volcano Melts Village presents volcanoes from Ecuador (Tungurahua) to Montserrat (Chance's Peak). This volume also notes the surprisingly constructive nature of volcanic eruptions; magma and volcanic soil produce geothermal energy, minerals, and crops like kiwi fruit. As the ripped-from-the-headlines titles may suggest, these books can wax sensational, occasionally devoting large portions of text d "Deadly Data" sidebars throughout portraits of destruction. Still, the illuminating photos and diagrams, wealth of information, and ecofriendly bent (all volumes conclude with a quick consideration of climate change) are sure to take fledgling science lovers by storm.