Anzac animals
Gill, Maria, 1961-2018
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This title looks at some of the astonishing and heartwarming true tales of twenty unforgettable animal friends that helped ANZACs serving in World War One and World War Two. Who knew our soldiers had such a variety of animal companions in the two world wars. Apart from the beasts of burden that one might expect, such as horses, mules, donkeys and camels, many battalions had mascots as well, these included kangaroos, monkeys, dogs, chickens, tortoises, cats, monkeys, and many more ... all of whom provided comfort, companionship and a welcome distraction from the war. Read about the fascinating true accounts of these mascots and working animals that helped ANZAC soldiers, sailors, pilots and medics carry out their jobs during wartime.
Main title:
Anzac animals / by Maria Gill ; illustrations, Marco Ivancic.
Author:
Gill, Maria, 1961-Ivancic, Marco, illustrator
Imprint:
Auckland : Scholastic NZ, 2018.©2018.
Collation:
64 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Interest grade level: Upper primary.
Contents:
Navigation notes -- Introduction -- World War I: WWI Map -- WWI Timeline -- World War II: WWII Map -- WWII Timeline -- Veterinary care of animals in war -- Animal welfare -- Animal saviours -- Memorials -- Glossary & bibliography -- Index -- Biographies -- Navigation notes -- Helpful extras -- Abbreviations.
ISBN:
9781775434740 (hardback)
Dewey class:
355.424
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
Working animalsAnimals -- War useAnimal heroesAnimals -- War use -- History -- 20th century -- Pictorial worksHuman-animal relationshipsWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Use of animalsWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Use of animalsAnzac Day -- Pictorial worksANZACS (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) -- Use of animalsSoldiers -- Human-animal relationships -- History
BRN:
351111
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 355.424 ANZ | Available |
| St Clair | Nonfiction | 355.424 ANZ | Available |