Books in Fall Field Trips series

Director Solomon gives a guided tour of Star City Planetarium, where he explains such things as what equipment is used in a planetarium show and what some of the different objects in the night sky are. Includes an activity and other learning res

Text and photographs describe a trip to a supermarket and explains the responsibilities of some of the employees that work there. In addition, the various departments found in a grocery store are also discussed including the produce, dairy, frozen food, meat, and bakery departments.

Postmaster Drew gives a guided tour of the post office, where he explains such things as why there are so many types of stamps, what happens to a letter after it is mailed, and how heavy the heaviest package is that can be sent. Includes an activity.

Describes all that is involved in growing apples - covering planting, pollination, harvesting, different varieties, and more.

Text and photographs describe places on the farm and what farmers do on farms including planting and harvesting crops, and raising animals and livestock.

Examines the instruments that make up an orchestra, their arrangement on the stage, the role of the conductor, and the need of the musicians to practice.

Do you like sweet or tart apples? Visit a farm to discover how apples grow, what the different types of apples are, and how they taste. Make some delicious applesauce, and discover how to find the star inside every apple. Includes a recipe for applesauce and ideas for an apple tasting party.

Did you know that if you pick a green strawberry, it will never ripen and turn red? Visit a berry farm to see how strawberries grow. Then follow simple recipes to make Strawberry Smoothies and Chocolate Covered Fruit Pops.

Did you know that if you pick a green strawberry, it will never ripen and turn red? Visit a berry farm to see how strawberries grow. Then follow simple recipes to make Strawberry Smoothies and Chocolate Covered Fruit Pops.

How does a supermarket get its food? How does it stay fresh? Take this tour of a supermarket, and find out all this and more!

Discusses the activities of a dairy farm, describing the machines and the process used to get the milk to our table.

Where does honey come from? Bees! Discover what happens inside a bee hive, watch beekeepers gather and process honey, make a yummy recipe using honey, and do a craft project that explores what honeycombs look like.