This book is very informative. It first third of the book is a biography about Augustus Caesar and his life. The second third of this book gives details about Roman life from entertainment to food to clothing, etc.. It gives information about slaves, poor people, and rich people. The information is very interesting and well-written. The last third is filled with primary sources from Roman times. There are pictures to accompany the text; although there could be more pictures and the layout of the text could be a little more student friendly. Overall, this could be an excellent resource for middle school and lower level high school students. ( )