Akron Public Library

"Does a trip to the pool give you the jitters? Does a dip in the lake make you feel uneasy? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of water and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuringfacts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of water"--

Reluctant to admit that he suffers from claustrophobia and anxious not to alienate his friends, Rudy tries to find a way to distract them from pursuing their plan of exploring an abandoned gold mine.

Describes phobias both common and uncommon through examples and personal stories.

"Does the rumble of a plane's engines make you nervous? Do take-offs and landings make your stomach queasy? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of riding on an airplane and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of plane rides"--

Thirteen-year-olds Madeleine, Theo, and Lulu, and fourteen-year-old Garrilson are back for a second summer at the highly clandestine, word-of-mouth institution know as School of Fear.

The word phobia is often used as a joke a kid might say he has a phobia of spinach, when all he really means is that he dislikes the taste. But for people with genuine phobias, the condition is no laughing matter. Whether it s heights or crowds or plane travel, phobias can make life very difficult. This book introduces readers to the most common phobias and provides useful advice about how these fears can be conquered. Fear and anxiety are completely...

People with phobias experience extreme fear and distress when triggered by a specific thing or experience. They may fear spiders, germs, or great heights. They face challenges in school, work, and daily life. Living with Phobias examines the causes and symptoms of these conditions, looks at the everyday realities of people with phobias, and explores the management and treatment options available today.

Phobias are a widespread group of anxiety disorders and a cause of much distress for teens. Teens and Phobias examines the nature of these disorders, what causes them, what it is like to live with them, and how or whether they can be treated or cured.

A TIME top 100 must read book of 2020-a spellbinding dive into paralyzing fear that Rolling Stone says "could not be timelier" Since childhood, Eva Holland has been gripped by two debilitating phobias: fear of losing her mother and fear of heights. The worst comes to pass with her mother's sudden death in 2015, and something shifts for Eva. Then, when an ice-climbing expedition ends with Eva embarrassed and in tears, a new resolve kicks in: Fear may...