This book explains the life of African Americans, both free and enslaved, on the Mississippi River. This book doesn't only explain Iowa, but also other states which the Mississippi River passes by (uncpress.org). Resource can be used with the following standards to further develop lessons: 3rd grade SS 3.28 Immigration and Migration, 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions, and SS-US 9-12.23 Iowans Influence US History.
