Books by Ben Hubbard

What Do We Know About Crop Circles?

by Who HQ, Ben Hubbard

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are the geometric field patterns fact, myth, or legend?

Presenting What Do We Know About: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!

What Do We Know About Crop Circles? lets curious young readers learn about the phenomenon of crop circles and how they came to be one of the most studied mysteries of the natural world. Read about all of the rational and fanciful explanations for these flattened patterns in crops all over the world, from the United Kingdom to Australia. Artists and hoaxers alike have claimed credit for these massive projects, but some people think that the source could be paranormal. Are these circles an elaborate prank, or could they be something more?

What Do We Know About the Kraken?

by Who HQ, Ben Hubbard

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is this celebrated sea creature fact, myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the Kraken and its history in this exciting book!

Presenting What Do We Know About?, an exciting new extension the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!

Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken, which they believe lurks in the ocean, waiting to pull ships beneath the surface with its powerful tentacles. Several famous writers such as Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Jules Verne have described monsters inspired by the Kraken. In this book, readers will also learn about the real creature that might have inspired the Kraken -- the giant squid.

What Was the Donner Party?

by Who HQ, Ben Hubbard

Learn about the treacherous journey across the Sierra Nevada mountain range that isolated and trapped a group of pioneers heading to California for an entire winter in this latest addition to the New York Times Bestselling What Was? series.

In the winter of 1846-47, a group of eighty-seven pioneers heading from the Midwest to California found themselves snowbound in the Sierra Nevada mountain range with no way forward and no food or supplies. While forty-eight of the group members survived, the others perished due to extreme weather, starvation, and illness. To survive, the remaining people resorted to extreme measures...including cannibalism. Learn about the many miscalculations, bad decisions, and extreme weather that led to the demise of nearly half of the Donner Party in this book for young readers about one of California's first major disasters.

What Do We Know About the Roswell Incident?

by Who HQ, Ben Hubbard

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Will we ever learn the truth about what actually landed at Roswell?

From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders and features a fold-out map!

In 1947, an unusual object crashed in the New Mexico desert and was recovered by the Roswell Army Airfield officers. People everywhere began to speculate what the object could be. Could it possibly be a flying saucer? Would that be proof of aliens and life beyond Earth? Even decades later, some people still believe that the Roswell Incident is the most famous UFO sighting ever. Still, those who worked at the airfield insist it was just a weather balloon that had fallen from the sky. Was the Roswell Incident evidence of alien life, a government cover-up, or just a myth? Here are the facts about what we do know about Roswell.

What Do We Know About the Yeti?

by Who HQ, Ben Hubbard

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the ape-like Yeti really roam the Himalayan mountain range?

Not quite human and not quite an animal, the Yeti has been the subject of speculation for centuries. In modern times, the Yeti has become a popular cryptid, appearing in movies, books, and TV shows. Although there are many claimed sightings of the Yeti, there is no real evidence that it exists. This elusive cryptid, also known as the Abominable Snowman, remains a mystery. Does the Yeti truly live in the snowy Himalayas? Have the Sherpa who live there spotted him at the highest altitudes? Here are the facts about what we really know about Yeti sightings, research, and lore.

What Do We Know About the Curse of King Tut's Tomb?

by Who HQ, Ben Hubbard

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is this ancient curse fact, myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the curse of King Tut's tomb and its history in this exciting book!

There have long been legends of a curse bestowed upon anyone who disturbs the final resting ground of an Egyptian pharaoh. Lore surrounding these curses claim that they may bring bad luck, illness, or even death.

The legend of the curse of King Tutankhamun's tomb spread after odd circumstances and mysterious deaths seemed to follow Howard Carter's research team shortly after discovering and unsealing King Tut's tomb in 1922. It was one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all things Egyptian—including a desire for the very wealthy to own actual mummies.

Learn about the history of King Tut and follow the journey of Howard Carter, his patron Lord Carnarvon, and his team as they explore the ancient Egyptian burial site. Did their curiosity unleash a frightening and lifelong curse as punishment for disturbing the pharaoh's rest?

Henry VIII: King of England 1509 - 1547 (History's Great Leaders)

by Ben Hubbard

Delve into the past and explore the life and reign of Henry VIII in this fascinating biography for children.

Learn about one of the most famous monarchs in British history in this biography for kids aged 5-11 exploring Henry VIII’s life.

Bright, playful illustrations and simple, age-appropriate text makes this book the perfect introduction to the infamous Tudor king. Henry VIII covers all the key moments in the fascinating man's life, from his struggles to father a son and the fates of his six wives, to the formation of the Church of England and wars with France and Scotland.

This children’s book on Henry VIII offers:

- New information about Henry’s life on every page, from his route to a divorce and the fates of his six wives to his military victories and his love of parties.
- The third installment, after Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, in the best-selling History’s Greatest Leaders series.
- Educational information about the British monarchy for young historians.

This biography for children brought to you by the publisher of Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III will supplement your child's learning and curiosity as it reveals the secrets of a larger-than-life king from long ago.

More in the series

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?

If you enjoyed learning about one of Britain’s most well-known kings, then why not try other books in the History’s Greatest Leaders series, Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III?

History in Action: Medieval Castle

by Ben Hubbard

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Sharks: Get Up Close to Nature's Fiercest Predators (Y)

by Ben Hubbard

Meet the most awe-inspiring creatures on Earth through spectacular CGI art and incredible stories.

Get up close to some of the ocean’s fiercest creatures: sharks. From great whites to goblin and tiger sharks, here are the most fascinating species in amazing detail, presented by a marine biologist. With dramatic CGI artworks, firsthand accounts of shark sightings and tagging, in-depth profiles, information about conservation, and brilliant facts, this book has everything you want to know about these ferocious hunters.

MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed bin Salman

by Ben Hubbard

A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • A gripping, behind-the-scenes portrait of the rise of Saudi Arabia’s secretive and mercurial new ruler

“Revelatory . . . a vivid portrait of how MBS has altered the kingdom during his half-decade of rule.”—The Washington Post

Finalist for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Financial Times • Foreign Affairs • Kirkus Reviews

MBS is the untold story of how a mysterious young prince emerged from Saudi Arabia’s sprawling royal family to overhaul the economy and society of the richest country in the Middle East—and gather as much power as possible into his own hands. Since his father, King Salman, ascended to the throne in 2015, Mohammed bin Salman has leveraged his influence to restructure the kingdom’s economy, loosen its strict Islamic social codes, and confront its enemies around the region, especially Iran. That vision won him fans at home and on Wall Street, in Silicon Valley, in Hollywood, and at the White House, where President Trump embraced the prince as a key player in his own vision for the Middle East. But over time, the sheen of the visionary young reformer has become tarnished, leaving many struggling to determine whether MBS is in fact a rising dictator whose inexperience and rash decisions are destabilizing the world’s most volatile region.

Based on years of reporting and hundreds of interviews, MBS reveals the machinations behind the kingdom’s catastrophic military intervention in Yemen, the bizarre detention of princes and businessmen in the Riyadh Ritz-Carlton, and the shifting Saudi relationships with Israel and the United States. And finally, it sheds new light on the greatest scandal of the young autocrat’s rise: the brutal killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in Istanbul, a crime that shook Saudi Arabia’s relationship with Washington and left the world wondering whether MBS could get away with murder.

MBS is a riveting, eye-opening account of how the young prince has wielded vast powers to reshape his kingdom and the world around him.

Praise for MBS

“Saudi Arabia is testing the extremes of tradition and innovation, of half-baked visions and intensifying repression. Ben Hubbard’s authoritative reporting on the inner sanctums of its society offers a perfect synthesis of journalism and area expertise: the best description we have at the moment of why things happen as they do in the kingdom.”—Robert D. Kaplan, author of The Return of Marco Polo’s World

Our Future in Space Imagining Moon Bases, Missions to Mars, and More

by Matthew Shindell, Ben Hubbard

3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . blast off! Visit an amazing spinning space hotel. Drive a rover around on a Moon base. Soar over Earth as a space tourist. These activities aren't just the stuff of science fiction. They're actually being planned! Created in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book gives young readers an inspiring look at how scientists have learned from past achievements to plan for the future of space travel. Then they'll find out what our future might hold, from new space robots to crewed missions to the Moon and Mars. Exciting infographics, riveting sidebars, and informative illustrations will give curious young minds a new view of the next frontier!

621 Super Weird Facts to Boggle Your Brain

by Clare Hibbert, Adam Phillips, Anne Rooney, Ben Hubbard, William Potter, Marc Powell, Helen Otway

Children can explore the fascinating world of the weird and wonderful in this ultimate fact book, containing over 621 facts and hilarious illustrations.

This treasure trove of trivia includes most astonishing, most intriguing, and most flummoxing facts you can possibly imagine. With clear, engaging text and hilarious illustrations, children can explore topics from science to sports, hobbies to history, and animals to appetites, helping them learn about the world around them in an accessible and engaging way.

Discover:
* Whether hot or cold water freezes faster?
* Which creature has a hundred eyes?
* What is a jellyfish made of?
* How did Vikings celebrate success in battle?

Brimming with trivia that kids will love to share, it's perfect for readers aged 7+.

Lonely Planet Kids the World from Above Get a Bird's-Eye View of the Planet

by Ben Hubbard

Take a bird's-eye tour of our amazing planet in this wow-factor photographic book with altitude - and attitude!

Hold the world in your hands and discover epic new perspectives of renowned cities, monuments and natural landscapes across the globe. Travel continent-by-continent and soar above the Great Pyramid, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Everest and more using the awesome aerial photography throughout this fascinating guide.

Inside The World from Above:

• Get a whole new-look at planet Earth from up above and explore bucket-list landmarks, attractions and destinations from a different angle
• Incredible aerial photography, satellite images and maps
• Divided into seven continent chapters: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and Antarctica
• Features 'Guides from Above' to major world cities including: New York, Mexico City, London, Paris, Cape Town, Shanghai and Sydney, and picks out their greatest features
• Packed with geographical information and fun facts that both inspire and educate readers
• Written by Ben Hubbard, author of more than 130 books including the following for Lonely Planet Kids: The Complete Guide to Space Exploration; Kids Survival Guide; Ocean Animal Atlas; and Lost at Sea! Shipwrecks
• Contents include: North America - Niagara Falls (Canada/USA), Panama Canal (Panama). South America - Machu Picchu (Peru), Atacama Desert (Chile). Europe - Grand Canal (Venice, Italy), The Acropolis (Athens, Greece). Africa - Sahara Desert (Morocco), Table Mountain (South Africa). Asia - Taj Mahal (India), Angkor Wat (Cambodia). Oceania - Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Mount Taranaki (New Zealand). Antarctica - Mount Erebus, McMurdo Dry Valleys. And more!

This is the perfect book for curious kids and families who want to learn more about our world - and see it all too - from a unique point of view.

Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook More Than 200 Heroes, Villains and Mythical Creatures from Around the World

by Ben Hubbard

Discover the amazing myths and legends surrounding gods, goddesses, magical creatures, heroes, and monsters from around the world.

This fact-packed title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series is a treasure trove of narratives on more than 200 fascinating myths and legends.

Children aged 5-9 can learn all about the origin of different legends, the unique characteristics of powerful gods and goddesses and a wide variety of mythical creatures. With intriguing stories of notorious tricksters, mighty winged creatures, and heroic battles, this book is loaded with beautiful photography and authentic text from subject experts.

This myths and legends book for kids offers:

• 200 stories of myths, legends, and folklore from around the world and their origins.
• A global approach to myths and legends, covering stories from Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania.
• An engaging handbook style for a deep dive into the subject through an informal tone.

Step into the fascinating world of myths with DK's Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook and read about fearsome battles between monsters, such as the Hydra and Fafnir the dragon, and the heroes that fought them like Hercules and Sigurd. Find out about the exciting legends of King Arthur and Sun Wukong, and get to know about epics, such as the Mahabharata, Popol Vuh, and a host of tales from around the world.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not complete the collection?

DK's Ultimate Handbook series will spark curiosity and amaze children aged 5+ interested in the world around them. Travel back to the prehistoric world with Dinosaur Ultimate Handbook, explore the incredible animal kingdom with Animal, and unearth the natural world with Rocks and Minerals.

The New Dinosaur Encyclopedia Predators and Prey, Flying and Sea Creatures, Early Mammals, and More!

by Clare Hibbert, Ben Hubbard, Claudia Martin, Liz Miles

Young readers can explore the prehistoric world with this fact-packed, hardback encyclopedia of dinosaurs, brought to life by photo-realistic, full-color illustrations.

From Triceratops to T. rex, this compendium of knowledge delves into the world of dinosaurs, pterosaurs and swimming reptiles. It includes 85 double-page profiles of these magnificent creatures, with key stats and fun facts of what makes each of them unique. Each dinosaur name is accompanied by a phonetic pronunciation to help readers to say them correctly out loud. This book will teach children a wealth of information about habitats, evolution and ecosystems - as well as igniting a passion for the prehistoric world!

Includes:
- Carnivorous dinosaurs, from fierce Tyrannosaurus to speedy Velociraptor
- Herbivorous dinosaurs, from huge Diplodocus to spiky Stegosaurus
- Nesting, egg-laying and parenting
- Solitary hunters and living in herds
- And so much more!

With a beautiful cover design with gold-foil accents, this handsome encyclopedia is a wonderful reference guide any home library. Perfect for children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES Arcturus New Encyclopedias are entertaining and visually spectacular reference guides for young readers, complete with eye-opening stats and fascinating facts with full-color photography.

Space Race The Story of Space Exploration to the Moon and Beyond

by Ben Hubbard

This richly illustrated, immersive experience tells the awe-inspiring story of space exploration, looking back in time to the first satellites that were sent into orbit and forward to future missions to Mars.

Photographic features highlight key spacecraft such as Vostock 1, the International Space Station, the Space Shuttle, and the Hubble Space Telescope. With a whole new age of space exploration dawning, this is the ideal way for young readers to experience the thrill and excitement of our journey to the stars.

What Do We Know About the Nazca Lines?

by Who HQ, Ben Hubbard

How did the mysterious images high in the Nazca Desert in Peru come to be? Find out the truth about these ancient figures in the soil that can only be fully seen from high above the Nazca plain.

Presenting What Do We Know About?, an exciting extension of the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!

The Nazca Lines in Peru have mystified people around the world for centuries. The famous figures, sometimes called geoglyphs, include a hummingbird, a spider, a fish, a monkey, a dog, a cat, human-like figures, geometric designs, and more. These amazing images were believed to have been created between 500 B.C.E. and 500 C.E., and no one is quite sure how or why they were created. Some historians believe that they are ancient irrigation systems, but other researchers believe in a more paranormal origin story. Were the Nazca Lines created by ancient cultures thousands of years ago, or could they have been alien landing sites? Find out the truth about the Nazca Lines in this book for young readers.

What Do We Know About Dragons?

by Who HQ, Ben Hubbard

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are dragons fact or legend? Find out everything we know about the history of these magical and mythical creatures.

Are dragons winged, fire-breathing beasts or water gods who promise good luck? Across the globe, legends of dragons have varied greatly. Stories and images of dragons can be traced back to the ancient worlds of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. In many East and Southeast Asian cultures, dragons were considered friendly, serpent-like creatures, but in Western cultures, they were ferocious, feared, and monstrous. Were dragons slayed by knights in medieval Europe? Or did they bring promises of plentiful rain in Japanese folklore? Both! These are just two examples of historic dragon lore.

Today, dragons are in their golden age. They are featured in literature, games, movies, and television and have never been more popular. How to Train Your Dragon shows them as peaceful companions to humans. The Hobbit uses a dragon as a clever and cruel villain. From Norway to Korea, send your curiosity into flight and learn all we know about these mysterious creatures in this exciting book for young readers!

What Do We Know About Fairies?

by Who HQ, Ben Hubbard

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