This book explains the history of Iowa from the beginning to the twentieth century. This book has important subjects in Iowa history such as Native Americans, westward migration, statehood, and much more. Resource can be used with the following standards to further develop lessons: 1st grade SS 1.23 Cultural Makeup, 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Change, 8th grade SS 8.25 Iowa Government, and SS-US 9-12.23 Iowa Influences US History.