Besides being a fun chance to get outside school walls, a field trip gives students an opportunity to learn something firsthand in an unforgettable way. Imagine how much people could learn if it were possible to take a field trip into the human body, into the center of Earth, or to the sun! This truly fantastic series can transport readers to these places and beyond. Each volume contains an entertaining narrative filled with facts and clear explanations of key ideas in the science curriculum. • Topics chosen for appeal as well as importance to elementary science curriculum • Provides opportunities for examining informational text elements, an important facet of the Common Core English/Language Arts Standards • Each volume contains numerous “Fun Fact” boxes to supplement information • Graphic organizers demonstrate organizational skills and enhance text • High-interest informational text on STEM subject matter that challenges students to analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas
