Books in Field Trips series

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.

The school bus is going to the zoo. On the way, it will pass many places. What places can you see? Which one is your favorite?

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.

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.

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

Store employee Mark gives a guided tour of a supermarket, where he explains such things as which are the most popular foods, why some foods must be kept frozen, and how groceries should be packed in bags. Includes an activity and other learning resources.

Text and photographs describe people who work in a doctor's office including receptionists, nurses and doctors, and explains what their roles and activities are and the equipment they use.

Text and photographs describe a visit to a fire station, and introduces fire fighters and their uniforms, and the equipment they use such as air tanks and helmets.