Famous Firsts: First Man to the South Pole

Ben Hubbard began his writing career at a what's-on newspaper in the 1990s, interviewing bands, actors and artists in his native Wellington, New Zealand. He later joined the fast-paced world of daily newspaper journalism before packing up shop and moving to England. Here, Ben tied a number of new strings to his bow: magazine editor, book editor, and finally, author. Today, Ben writes a mix of non-fiction for all ages - preschoolers through to adults. He has penned titles on an eclectic subject range: from space exploration, samurai warriors and medieval castles; to pop music, pets, tornadoes and rugby skills.

• 1: Pipped to the Pole2: Framheim Base3: Wintering over4: Matter of methods5: Springtime start6: The menace of mutiny7: Second attempt8: Down a crevasse9: Up a mountain10: Blizzards and ballrooms11: South Pole sighting12: Polar goodbyes13: Amundsen disappears14: Glossary15: Further informatiom16: Index