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.

Samantha Meredith graduated from Loughborough University with a BA (Hons) degree in illustration. She began her career as a designer at Usborne Publishing.

She now works as a full-time illustrator, drawing pictures all day, while drinking tea and wearing panda slippers. She is based in North London.