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.

When Howard Gray was younger, he was always content with a few sheets of paper and whatever else he could lay his hands upon to make his mark.

Growing up, he was also captivated by animals and nature Howard pursued Art throughout school but, after much deliberation, he decided to pursue a career in science, completing a BSc in Zoology and then a PhD in Arabian bottlenose dolphin genetics! Now a doctor in genetics, Howard has returned to his dream career of becoming an illustrator. Howard lives in Durham, UK.