TY - BOOK AU - Werry, Philippa, TI - Anzac Day: the New Zealand story : what it is and why it matters SN - 9781869663803 (pbk.) U1 - 940.426 23 PY - 2013/// CY - Auckland, N.Z. PB - New Holland KW - World War (1914-1918) KW - Anzac Day KW - Juvenile literature KW - World War, 1914-1918 KW - New Zealand KW - Gallipoli Peninsula (Turkey) KW - History, Military KW - Campaigns KW - Turkey KW - Gallipoli Peninsula N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index; The Gallipoli Campaign -- New Zealand at war, 1914-18 -- Remembering our war dead -- Anzac Day, then and now -- In war and peace N2 - "This book exposes the rich history behind Anzac Day, seeking to answer the many questions children often ask their parents and teachers around the 25th of April every year. It covers all aspects of Anzac Day, from the Gallipoli Campaign and the Great War, right through to the format of the commemorative services held annually throughout the country. The author identifies important memorials around New Zealand, examines the national anthem, the tradition of Anzac biscuits and the Last Post, Reveille music, plus much more. She also offers websites and projects for further study. The thoroughly researched information is presented alongside numerous images, both historic and contemporary, giving children a very clear view of the significance and background to Anzac Day"--Publisher information. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary ER -