"Would you have what it takes to survive in an extreme situation? This series presents the true-life stories of people faced with high-risk conditions, from natural disasters to blistering cold to space missions gone wrong. Each volume features fast-paced, engaging narrative nonfiction that gives these disasters a human face. While intended for a middle school audience, 'Iron Will' is written at an upper elementary reading level, and a controlled vocabulary and engaging back matter (including tools for survival, statistics, and maps highlighting important areas) make it accessible to a wide variety of readers. The layout features striking, high-quality photographs and blurbs about related science content. VERDICT This series packs a punch and is a strong purchase for middle school libraries seeking narrative nonfiction."--School Library Journal, Series Made Simple.