From Valley to Peak: The Story of Mountains

Ben Hubbard (Author) 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.Josy Bloggs (Illustrator) Josy Bloggs is a published illustrator and author of children's non-fiction books. She has always been passionate about reading, and developed a love for books about nature and exploring the world from an early age. She loves nothing more than seeing young readers engage with the natural world through her books. Some of her published credits as an illustrator include the series Blue Worlds which explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in beautifully illustrated detail.

• 1: A mountain is born2: Standing before a mountain3: Mountain foothills4: Cloud forest5: Conifer forest6: Rocky lake7: Alpine meadow8: Heath and moorland9: Alpine tundra10: Glacier12: Mountain summit13: Mountains around the world14: Threats to mountains14: Glossary15: Learn more16: Index