Andy Prentice

Andy (Andrew) Prentice is a British author who writes accessible non‑fiction books for young readers, especially in the For Beginners and Understanding series published by Usborne Publishing. He co‑authors informative titles that explain complex subjects in clear, engaging language with illustrations and diagrams, making big ideas easier for children and teens to grasp.

His works include Climate Crisis for Beginners (explaining how the climate works and what’s causing change) with Eddie Reynolds, Ecology for Beginners (about ecosystems and how life interacts with the environment) with Lan Cook, and Understanding Economics with Lara Bryan, all aimed at helping young readers learn about science, the environment, history, and economics in simple, engaging ways.

In addition to his educational books, Prentice also enjoys writing fantasy novels and imaginative stories, showing his passion for both factual writing and creative storytelling. Some of his works in this genre include titles such as 24 Hours on the Moon, Storm Quest, The Goblin’s Revenge, Spooky Stories, The Fox and the Crow, and The Sleeping Prince, which are more narrative‑focused children’s stories. He’s also credited with shorter readers like Jason and the Argonauts and The Golden Fish, as well as guides that help kids explore creative writing (Write Your Own Scripts and Write Your Own Sci‑Fi and Fantasy Stories). Some listings even show Illustrated Stories of Monsters, Ogres and Giants among his contributions. In addition to his nonfiction science and environment books, Prentice has published fantasy novels and imaginative stories, especially ones involving magic and adventurous worlds.