Discusses the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and how bones, muscles, organs, and nerves work together to make movement possible.

"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.

Discusses movement, its importance for the survival of plants, humans, and other animals, and the various ways in which it is achieved.

A fascinating introduction to the scientific principles of movement, from the leaping of a frog to the flight of an airplane. Simple experiments are included.