"Phobia" is a word that's thrown around a lot in everyday conversation, but it's often used incorrectly. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear of an object or a situation, one that often causes great anxiety. This sensitive and informative volume is a useful guide for readers who may be grappling with a phobia or who know someone who is. In the carefully researched explanations, readers will learn what may cause phobias and how they're diagnosed

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Without the promise of a statement of rights, the U.S. Constitution might never have been ratified. And without the aid of this time-traveling trio of kids, the Bill of Rights might not be what it is today, at least that's how this entertaining trip back in time tells it. Gaby, Zoe, and Will are in the thick of the action as Founding Father James Madison helps craft the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. Budding historians will love learning...

What do bogs, marshes, and swamps have in common? They're all kinds of wetlands, which are fascinating ecosystems that are home to myriad species of plants, animals, and microbes. These organisms are adapted to both dry and watery conditions. In this valuable volume, the most interesting and informative facts about wetlands are presented through accessible text and colorful photographs. Essential concepts of the elementary science classroom, such...

The ground begins to shake and dishes rattle on the shelves. It's an earthquake. Readers will learn why and where quakes happen and how scientists measure them. This important earth science topic is covered in rich detail with full-color photographs and helpful diagrams. After reading this book, students will have a better understanding of how people stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake hits. STEM and engineering topics from the Next...

The Alamo, the six flags over Texas, San Jacinto Mission…these are just a few of the images that evoke Texas pride. As readers examine the symbols and landmarks of Texas with the aid of a timeline and map, they examine Texas history.

Learning to recite the alphabet is an important step to reading. This beneficial book builds on that crucial step, asking readers to locate letters of the alphabet among a variety of colorful images that begin with those letters. They'll review their knowledge of what different letters look like and how they differ from other letters while honing their reading fluency with simple sentences. Emerging readers will love the appealing pictures and find...

Most people know that spiders have eight legs, and that they spin intricate webs. However, many people don't know that many spiders can smell with their legs, or that spiders make different kinds of silk depending on the job it's used for. They also come in many shapes and sizes. The smallest can sit on the head of a pin, while the biggest would fill up a dinner plate. Numerous stunning photographs of many kinds of spiders in the wild are sure to...

The terrible yowling of the supernatural spirit called the banshee is calling young mathematicians to learn more about shapes. Readers will love the delightful illustrations of banshees that aid them as they're learning about attributes of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes such as their angles, faces, and sides. Fact boxes provide information about creepy stories of banshees passed down through the years. Questions throughout this highly...

What do Stephen Austin, Barbara Jordan, and George W. Bush have in common? They're all famous Texans, and just a few of the exciting people covered in this book. Age-appropriate text teaches readers about important movers and shakers, while historical and contemporary images reinforce the book's key concepts. Readers will enjoy learning about the qualities that make these Texans great. Colorful graphic organizers, vibrant images, and sidebars provide...

Everything we can see and touch is matter, even things we can't see and touch is matter. We can tell the difference between the different kinds of matter through each one's properties, such as density, magnetism, and conductivity. Knowing about these properties and matching the right materials with the right jobs is essential for today's scientists, engineers, and inventors. Informative photographs and stimulating sidebars enhance the accessible narrative,...