An extremely common misconception about phobias is that they're linked to a traumatic event, but in fact, phobias can emerge at any time in a person's life, without an obvious reason. You may suddenly find yourself suffering from lepidopterophobia, or a fear of butterflies. Author Jennifer MacKay offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding phobias and their ramifications. This guidebook offers insight into what phobias are, what...