Most humans only weigh a few pounds when they are born. A child grows about 2.5 inches (6.4 centimeters) every year between the ages of 6 and 12. Learn about the fascinating ways the human body functions in How I Grow.

"Nerve endings in your skin help you tell what something feels like. Your fingertips and lips have many of these nerve endings. Learn about the fascinating ways the human body functions in How I Touch, a My Body title. Each title in the series introduces readers to the ways in which their body senses things, grows, and interacts with the world around them"--Back cover.

"Taste buds in your mouth tell your brain what flavor a food has. The five flavors are sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. Learn about the fascinating ways the human body functions in How I Taste, a My Body title. Each title in the series introduces readers to the ways in which their body senses things, grows, and interacts with the world around them"--Back cover.

"When you want to move, your brain sends a signal down your spinal cord. This signal travels through nerve cells to the part of the body you want to move. Learn about the fascinating ways the human body functions in How I Move, a My Body title. Each title in the series introduces readers to the ways in which their body senses things, grows, and interacts with the world around them"--Back cover.

"When you eat food, the muscles in your throat push it down a tube called the esophagus. Food moves from the esophagus to the stomach, where it is broken down. Learn about the fascinating ways the human body functions in How I Eat, a My Body title. Each title in the series introduces readers to the ways in which their body senses things, grows, and interacts with the world around them"--Back cover.