This book explains the history of Tama County, Iowa. Table of contents include chapters on Native Americans, territories, settlements, statehood, the geology, the Civil War and Iowa, politics, and much more. Resource can be used with the following standards to further develop lessons: 3rd grade SS 3.27 Immigration and Migration 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions 4th grade SS 4.26 Changes to Agriculture 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Change 8th grade SS 8.25 Iowa Government 9-12 SS-Econ. 9-12.24 Iowa Impact Upon Economy SS-US 9-12.23 Iowans Influence US History