Explores the physical growth that occurs in adolescence, physical and emotional difficulties that can accompany growth spurts, and the rare but serious growth-related medical conditions that can occur.

How we grow -- The differences we face -- Changing needs as we grow : hygiene, nutrition, and exercise -- Growing pains and other issues -- Dwarfism and genetic short stature -- Gigantism and very tall stature -- Facing the expectations of others and of ourselves.