I really enjoyed this textbook.  It is definitely different from most history textbooks I've used in school or seen.  It provides the same detailed information however I love all the other details it provides.  I feel like the stories, pictures, art, and intersting facts in the sidebars are what made the book so interesting to me.  These details would create a better connection for the students. I feel like students would be more interested in the content. The books reads more like a story book rather than your usual textbook.