Stuff That Scares Your Pants Off!: The Science Scoop on More Than 30 Terrifying Phenomena! - Softcover

Murphy, Glenn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596436336 ISBN 13: 9781596436336

Publisher: Flash Point, 2011

Synopsis

Beginning with a gripping description of the worst-case scenarios we've all heard on the news, expert explainer Glenn Murphy explains the science behind our terror and delivers a reassuring message that life is only as scary as we make it!

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Review:

"[An] often-entertaining look at fears and phobias." --"School Library Journal" "Reluctant readers, especially, will find Murphy's chatty, lighthearted approach appealing, enjoyable and informative." --"Kirkus Reviews" ."..overall this book gives practical information about real concerns. If readers' pants aren't scared off, they may laugh them off instead." --"Booklist" "Phobiaphilia may not be a condition recognized by the APA, but every librarian can diagnose a patron who loves to be scared. Here's the treatment." --"BCCB"

[An] often-entertaining look at fears and phobias. "School Library Journal"

Reluctant readers, especially, will find Murphy's chatty, lighthearted approach appealing, enjoyable and informative. "Kirkus Reviews"

overall this book gives practical information about real concerns. If readers' pants aren't scared off, they may laugh them off instead. "Booklist"

Phobiaphilia may not be a condition recognized by the APA, but every librarian can diagnose a patron who loves to be scared. Here's the treatment. "BCCB""

Book Description:

More wonderful weirdness from the author of HOW LOUD CAN YOU BURP? and WHY IS SNOT GREEN?.

More wonderful weirdness from the author of HOW LOUD CAN YOU BURP? and WHY IS SNOT GREEN?.

About this edition

• Publisher: Flash Point
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1596436336
• ISBN 13: 9781596436336
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192