WATCH THE INFORMERCIAL FOR THE BOOK HERE



Inspired by a true story about a Yoruba Queen named Bilikisu Sungbo, The Great and Mighty Wall is a unique and interesting tale of Bilikisu Sungbo and the construction of the earthen wall in Eredo, of South Western Nigeria.


Panyin Ewusi-Aikins' superb illustrations, together with Mark Simpson's masterful storytelling, will enthral children and adults alike, as they learn about one of Africa's hidden treasures.


Mark and Panyin have utilised their creative license to fill in the missing information, in order to link the facts together, to make this historical achievement more enjoyable to read and understand for all people of all ages.


Did you know that:


· In the 1974 edition of the Guinness Book of Records, they described the city as "the largest earthworks in the world carried out prior to the mechanical era..."

· More earth and rock was used to make the wall than was used in the Great Pyramid at Giza.




You can read more about 'Eredo: The Largest City in the Ancient World' by Robin Walker by clicking here


Charmaine Simpson, Chief Executive of Black History Studies, said "The book is a tribute to both Queen Bilikisu Sungbo and the people of Nigeria, with its wonderful history and achievements that have been overlooked, ignored and suppressed by the rest of the world."


The Great and Mighty Wall is on sale now costing £6 plus postage and packaging. To purchase the book, go to www.bilikisusungbo.com


There are a number of free activities on our website such as online jigsaw puzzles, colouring pages, wordsearches and mazes. Nigeria has a rich music culture. Listen to some music from Nigeria's most famous musicians. Watch some videos about Nigeria's famous Ancient Art such as the Benin Bronzes and the Nok Terracotta's sculptures.


There will be an opportunity to meet the team when we launch the book at our 'Ancient Book of the Dead' presentation on Monday 10th January 2011 at PCS Headquarters, Clapham Junction at 7pm. For more details, please click here



Future book launch dates will be made available shortly.


All proceeds from the sales will go towards funding more children's books.



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Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Thank you for your support throughout 2010 and may in continue in 2011!



Regards

Charmaine Simpson
Director


Black History Studies Productions
Educating the community to educate themselves

http://www.blackhistorystudies.com



Press release
Monday, 3rd January 2011


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