When The Neighborhood Slide Suddenly Turns Sticky, Ten-Year-Old Twins Jesse & Jemma Jump Into Action! With curiosity as their superpower, they set out to uncover clues, run real tests, and work with park staff to solve a mysterious playground problem. Packed with kid-friendly science, gentle humor, and hands-on investigation, this story introduces young readers to friction, surface texture, inclined planes, and the engineering design cycle. Jesse and Jemma show how careful observation, teamwork, and safe problem-solving can turn an everyday mystery into an exciting STEM adventure. Perfect for ages 8–11, The Stuck Playground Slide blends story and science in a way that supports classrooms, homeschool learning, family reading, and curious kids everywhere. With clear explanations, relatable characters, a glossary, and teacher notes, this Riverbend Grove story helps young readers build confidence as they explore how the real world works — one small discovery at a time.