Minnesota, Hail to Thee!

Written to honor the state's sesquicentennial in 2008, this is a very readable presentation of Minnesota history. From the Kensington Runestone, to the voyageurs, to native Americans, and first settlers through to modern times, all the major events and themes are well covered. As a Minnesota native, who thought I'd read/heard it all, I found several tidbits that I had either forgotten or hadn't heard about before. Excellent illustrations enhance the text. Written by Karel Ann Marling, this is an excellent resource for Minnesota history classes, and includes suggested activities, bibliography and photo credits in back.