JJ's little sister, Nala, loves her pet stick. But JJ wants a real pet for his birthday. So when he catches a frog at the pond, he'll do anything to keep it—but will his parents let him? Kane Press's Science Solves It! series merges fiction and science in storylines that intrigue youngsters and encourage them to observe, investigate, predict, and experiment! Young readers ages 5-8 will be inspired by the relatable characters in each story as they solve kid-sized mysteries and dilemmas. "These offerings confirm that fiction is a good vehicle for conveying science concepts to children." —School Library Journal