Ultimate Field Trip Books in Order
Ultimate Field Trip is a 5-book series by Susan E. Goodman for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 5
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Ultimate Field Trip Reading Order
All 5 Ultimate Field Trip books, numbered in series order; books without a confirmed series number follow, by publication date.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ultimate Field Trip #1 1999 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Ultimate Field Trip 2 2000 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Ultimate field trip 3 1999 | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Ultimate Field Trip #5 2001 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| Also in the series (no confirmed series number) | ||||
| — | A Week in the 1800s (Ultimate Field Trip) 2001 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Ultimate Field Trip (5 books by Susan E. Goodman) lands at a grades 5–6 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Ultimate Field Trip Books
Ultimate Field Trip #1
Susan E. Goodman
Ultimate Field Trip #1
Susan E. Goodman
Ultimate Field Trip 2
Susan E. Goodman
Ultimate Field Trip 2
Susan E. Goodman
Ultimate field trip 3
Susan E. Goodman
Ultimate field trip 3
Susan E. Goodman
Ultimate Field Trip #5
Susan E. Goodman
Ultimate Field Trip #5
Susan E. Goodman
A Week in the 1800s (Ultimate Field Trip)
Susan E. Goodman
A Week in the 1800s (Ultimate Field Trip)
Susan E. Goodman
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Questions about the Ultimate Field Trip series
- What reading level is the Ultimate Field Trip series?
- Ultimate Field Trip books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Ultimate Field Trip books?
- Read the Ultimate Field Trip books in series order: Book 1: Ultimate Field Trip #1; Book 2: Ultimate Field Trip 2; Book 3: Ultimate field trip 3; Book 5: Ultimate Field Trip #5; A Week in the 1800s (Ultimate Field Trip) (2001). 1 more book has no confirmed series number and is listed after the numbered books by publication date.
- What age is the Ultimate Field Trip series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Ultimate Field Trip for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.