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 Pole
2: Framheim Base
3: Wintering over
4: Matter of methods
5: Springtime start
6: The menace of mutiny
7: Second attempt
8: Down a crevasse
9: Up a mountain
10: Blizzards and ballrooms
11: South Pole sighting
12: Polar goodbyes
13: Amundsen disappears
14: Glossary
15: Further informatiom
16: Index