John Wood
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"Try to conjure up an idea of the most horrifying Halloween witch and then imagine that she's real. For those with wiccaphobia, which is a fear of witches, this horror goes a step further by lasting all year long. From genuphobia, or the fear of knees, to odontophobia, or the fear of dentists and teeth, the phobias in this book run the gamut of fears having to do with people. Vibrant photographs and graphics engagingly display each vivid description...
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"Many people know that claustrophobia is the fear of small or confined spaces, but how about hypnophobia? That's the fear of sleep. Your curious readers will discover ten different kinds of phobias, which are fears so great that they affect one's daily life and cause racing hearts, sweat,and other extreme responses. The brain's role in this response is detailed with age-appropriate language among the unbelievable, vivid descriptions of what dealing...
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"The Museum of Phobias is always open. Will you find your phobia lurking in its corridors. Learn the science behind why we get scared but be careful - only the bravest can makeit to the end of the book. Come and see the entomophobia exhibit on the 2nd floor - it has 200 types of insect. Checkout the thalassophobia exhibit in the basement - you'll findout what that means when you get there"--Provided by publisher.
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"The Museum of Phobias is always open. Will you find your phobia lurking in its corridors. Learn the science behind why we get scared but be careful--only the bravest can make it to the end of the book. Come and see the into the minds of those who are terrified of snakes, sharks, and even animal skin and fur. Including names and descriptions of many kinds of animal phobias as well as the physiological responses those suffering from phobias may experience,...