Books in First Field Trips series

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.

A group of children go on a field trip for a guided tour of a public library, where they learn how to find and check out books and other materials. Includes an activity.

Briefly describes in simple text the work that goes on at a fruit orchard and some of the equipment used there.

Describes the work done by various people at a police station

Naan, sourdough, rye, pita . . . bread takes different flavors and forms all around the world. Experiment with yeast to learn why it makes breads rise, see how to knead bread, and follow a simple recipe to make your own loaf.

Describes, in simple text, what happens at a bakery, the people who work there, and some of the special machines that are used for making breads and cakes.

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

Simple text and photos take a tour of a school and depict the activities of a typical day there.

A group of children go on a field trip for a guided tour of a bank, where they learn about how money is stored and distributed. Includes an activity.

Who works in a dentist’s office? Why do they X-ray your teeth? What causes cavities? Go on a guided tour of a dentist’s office and find out! Meet the people who clean your teeth and check for cavities. Find out how the dentist can repair damage and how you can prevent it.

Briefly describes in simple text the work that goes on at a movie theater and some of the equipment used there.

Briefly describes what goes on at different construction sites, people who work on construction crews, and some of the heavy machines used, and suggests a related activity.