Books published by publisher Rockridge Press

Fast, easy and healthy eating at college and ever after. College food has developed quite the culinary “reputation.” Most students don’t have the time, money, or space to make meals like mom used to, so words like fast, cheap, and microwavable have become synonymous with college eating. But there IS a better way!Healthy cooking expert and cookbook author Pamela Ellgen brings you the latest in college cooking with The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook―the simplest college cookbook yet. By sticking to 5 easy-to-find main ingredients per recipe, The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook makes it easier than ever for students to cook tasty, high quality, healthy food for themselves. NO MONEY? Each recipe in this college cookbook calls for no more than 5 main, affordable, tasty ingredientsNO TIME? Tried and true, these college cookbook recipes take 30 minutes or less from beginning to “yum!”NO EXPERIENCE? Helpful illustrations demonstrate how to prep common produce and even how to properly use a knifeNO PROBLEM! 100+ of the most popular, student-approved recipes in this college cookbook include 3 variations to keep each one interesting time and time againDon’t head to the cafeteria for overpriced soggy waffles or “controversial” mystery meat. With just 5 ingredients and 30 minutes you can enjoy any one of the delicious, college student favorites in this college cookbook, such as: Classic French Toast, No-bake Energy Balls, Mozzarella Sticks, Greek Pita Sandwiches, Thai Chicken Ramen, Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Fettuccine, and more

Crawl into the wonderful world of bugs—a fun photographic adventure.Take your child on an educational adventure bursting with the kinds of colorful photographs you need in bug books for kids.The Backyard Bug Book for Kids has everything you’d want in bug books for kids: a story, pictures, and activities combined. Introduce your little one to the types of bugs they’re likely to see during their day, then help them remember what they’ve learned with fun, on-the-page challenges.Go beyond other bug books for kids with:Bugs galore—Learn cool facts about familiar insects: ladybugs, grasshoppers, dragonflies, and more.Amazing pictures—See creepy crawlies up close with big and colorful photos.Exciting activities—Continue the learning with all kinds of bug-themed activities.Give your child a bug’s-eye view of the world with this must-have title for anyone interested in bug books for kids.

With over 500,000 copies sold—enjoy 100+ easy, wholesome, customizable recipes offered in the #1 bestselling official Instant Pot® cookbook.There’s nothing the Instant Pot® can’t do—and with the right cookbook in hand, there’s nothing you can’t cook. The Instant Pot® Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook will teach you to create a variety of healthy, easy-to-make recipes with confidence. From savory breakfasts and hearty stews to decadent desserts and more, this Instant Pot® cookbook is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.In the pages of this bestselling Instant Pot® cookbook you’ll find:100+ no-fuss meals with options for vegetarian, gluten-free, and Paleo-friendly dietsLow-maintenance recipe guidelines including pressure levels and cooking timesHandy prep-time labels that specify meals that cook in 20 minutes or longer (45+ minutes), as well as kid-friendly dishesPerfect for beginners or long-time enthusiasts, this Instant Pot® cookbook is your A-Z guide for all things Instant Pot®."For this busy mom, [the Instant Pot] was like learning to cook all over again…until I got this Instant Pot cookbook. Whether you are new to the Instant Pot or you are a pressure-cooker pro, this Instant Pot cookbook needs to be in your kitchen!" —Julie Clark, Tastes of Lizzy T blog“This Instant Pot cookbook has everything you need to know to use your Instant Pot…I highly recommend [it], It has been the best purchase I made since getting my Instant Pot.” ―LMFerron, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer

Help your child roast, broil, and sauté their way to kitchen confidence with 65+ easy recipes for kids ages 8 to 12 Practice makes perfect with every new skill, and learning how to cook is no exception. Kid Chef Every Day, an instructional kids cookbook, encourages budding chefs to hone their cooking skills every day with easy recipes and basic techniques to build confidence in the kitchen. From slicing to sautéing, this kids cookbook begins with hands-on recipe tutorials for young chefs to master grown-up cooking techniques. Putting skills to the test with more than 65 super yummy and easy recipes, this unique kids cookbook gives them the inspiration they need to take charge in the kitchen and proudly serve their creations to family and friends any day of the week. From Cinnamon Bun Baked Oatmeal to Ravioli Lasagna, this kids cookbook gets kids excited about cooking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert with: Cooking lessons―Teach essential kitchen techniques, vocabulary, and skills through hands-on recipe tutorials. 65+ Easy recipes―Explore a number of recipes in this kids cookbook that use 5 simple ingredients or fewer. Tips and tricks―Help your child take their cooking skills to the next level with suggestions for swapping ingredients, tips for preparing the kitchen, and more.Let your kid chef tell you what’s on the menu with Kid Chef Every Day, a creative kids cookbook packed with simple and tasty recipes to inspire their cooking curiosity.

Set kids up for success with this Growth Mindset journal.The difference between “I’m not an athlete” and “I will get better at sports if I practice” is a Growth Mindset―a way for kids to think more positively about their intelligence and abilities.Learn, Grow, Succeed! is a guided kids journal built around the Growth Mindset, with thought-provoking writing prompts that help kids develop a positive outlook about learning and exploring. It encourages kids to write down what they’re feeling, change the way they’re thinking, and get excited about succeeding.Begin the journey to positive thinking with the Learn, Grow, Succeed! kids journal:Eight Growth Mindset beliefs―Kids will discover why feedback is important for change, how mistakes and failures can help them learn, and more.Quotes to stretch their mind―Find growth mindset lessons and advice in inspirational quotes that kids can apply to their writing and their lives.No grown-ups needed―The prompts in this kids journal are easy to follow so kids can use it by themselves.Equip kids with a tool to understand their own self-image and improve at their own pace. This kids journal has everything they need.

Stop stressing and start being your best self―master mindfulness for teens in no time.Homework, relationships, social media, life planning…you’ve got a lot going on, but you don’t have to feel overwhelmed by it. In fact, you could actually enjoy life more while getting more done. Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day shows you how to take control of stress and become the boss of your feelings―and boost your focus while you’re at it.Start feeling better with mindfulness, the practice of being fully present and cultivating calm, one moment at a time. Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day features simple and effective exercises―that fit perfectly into your daily routine―making it easy to keep yourself in the here and now, tackle challenges one at a time, and make the most of every minute.Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day includes:Practice peace―Learn to manage whatever life throws at you and bring focus, calm, and joy back to your day with mindfulness for teens.60 guided exercises―Practice helpful exercises and develop essential mindfulness strategies sure to help you through high school and beyond.Mindfulness now―Discover how you can rock your homework, connect to others, chill out, and sleep better using mindfulness―it only takes 10 minutes a day.Less stress and more focus―Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day makes it easy.

All play, no prep toddler activitiesYour little toddler is bursting with enthusiasm, wonder, and…ENERGY! And you’re a busy parent. No matter the time, space, or kind of materials you have on hand, this book gives you plenty of quick, easy, and fun-filled activities to engage your child’s curiosity. Toddler Activities Made Easy uses everyday household materials to create educational and entertaining experiences for your toddler. With activities that take only 5-minutes or less to get ready, this book makes it simple and fast for parents to turn a moment of idleness into play learning.Toddler Activities Made Easy includes:100 + awesome activities―Engage your toddler with active play, early science experimentation, creativity, imaginative games, and outdoor exploration―no matter which toddler activities you choose, they’ll be learning and having fun!Quick, no-fuss setup―Use common materials that you have lying around the house to prep toddler activities in just 5 minutes.Developmental milestones―Choose toddler activities based on skills developed with labels for early literacy, fine motor skills, visual spatial skills, and so much more.Turn a regular box into a school bus. Make musical instruments from office supplies. Experiment with puddle splashing. Whatever the game is, this book makes it fast and easy for you and your toddler to have a BLAST learning.

You’ll never say “I can’t cook” again. If recipes look like secret codes and boiling an egg might as well be rocket science, How to Cook for Beginners is for you. Easy lessons and delicious recipes teach you everything you need to know to get started in the kitchen. Cooking seems daunting, but with this practical choice in cookbooks for beginners―and a little practice―you can become a skilled home chef. Begin with guides to must-have equipment, a well-stocked pantry, and kitchen safety. Master fundamental techniques with recipes designed to teach you dicing, pan cooking, broiling, and more. Unlike other cookbooks for beginners, this system builds your skills from mixing a simple seasoning blend to roasting a whole chicken (with gravy!). Then, enjoy over 30 other recipes like Speedy Shrimp Sauté, Pasta Bolognese, and Mexican-Style Street Corn Salad. It’s everything cookbooks for beginners should be: Cooking 101―Learn how to store your food, care for your knives, prep your work station, and even talk like a chef. Tools and tips―Each recipe lists the tools you’ll need, and many go beyond other cookbooks for beginners with ideas to customize flavors or make prep even easier. For every meal―Create quick breakfasts, mouthwatering mains, and delicious desserts―plus snacks, sides, and veggies. When you’re not sure which cookbooks for beginners to start with, let How to Cook for Beginners open the door and show you: you can cook!

Read about 51 inspiring black heroes throughout history―biographies for kids ages 8 to 12 From the rulers of ancient Egypt to modern scientists, world-class athletes, and legendary performers, uncover the diverse lives of black leaders and role models throughout history. Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids is packed with tons of awesome biographies from Africa, the United States, and around the world. Explore the trailblazing stories of well-known standouts like Rosa Parks and Barack Obama, and lesser-known luminaries like Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first African-American doctor, and Benjamin Banneker, an astronomer and mathematician. This black history book for kids makes it easy to learn about how these trailblazers created lasting change and paved the way for future generations. Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids features: Amazing biographies―Discover the stories behind famous icons as well as lesser-known individuals throughout history, including civil rights heroes (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.), stars of the arts (Miles Davis), and scientists and pioneers (aviator Bessie Coleman). Explore more!―Coupled with each biography in this black history book for kids is a short sidebar that gives you more ways to learn beyond the book. Engaging portraits―Enjoy the full-color illustrations of these historical heroes while you read along. From Absalom Jones to Zora Neale Hurston, get inspired by the epic biographies inside Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids.

How to draw everything―for kids 9-12Even if your little one has never drawn before, they can create pictures better than they ever imagined. Every artist starts with the basics and here is a step-by-step guide to them all. With this how to draw for kids book, every kid can be creative and capture whatever catches their eye.In How to Draw, kids ages 9-12 will try their hand at everything from magical creatures and cartoons to realistic landscapes, portraits, and so much more. Covering basic techniques as they go, this book will prepare and inspire young artists to create their very own masterpieces. It’s easier than you think.How to draw for kids includes:Age-appropriate basics―Kids will learn how to shade dark and light, use perspective, create 3D shapes effects, and more.Easy-to-follow steps―Get start-to-finish instruction for every exercise.Cool pictures―Unicorns, faces of friends and neighbors, buildings, plants and trees―the possibilities are as endless as your child’s creativity.Every kid has the potential to be creative―this how to draw for kids workbook nurtures their confidence step-by-step.

Python decoded for kids―50 fun activities to become a programming master.Learning to code is just like playing a new sport or practicing an instrument―just get started! From the basic building blocks of programming to creating your very own games, this book teaches essential Python skills to kids ages 10 and up with 50 fun and engaging activities.Master fundamental functions, create code blocks, and draw and move shapes with the turtle module―these interactive lessons offer step-by-step guidance to make computer programming entertaining to future coders. You can even see the results of your coding in real time! With helpful hacks and screenshots for guidance, the only question that Coding for Kids: Python leaves unanswered is: what will you build next?Coding for Kids: Python includes:Game-based learning―Kids study coding concepts by putting them into practice with 50 innovative exercises.Creative projects― Coding for Kids: Python encourages kids to think independently, modify code, and express their creativity with every lesson.Easy-to-follow guidance―Straightforward directions and tips keep coders engaged every step of the way.Give the technologists of tomorrow the gift of fluently coding while having tons of fun with Coding for Kids: Python.

Flavorful vegan-friendly meals meet the ease of air frying―without the fat.If you’re serious about eating a healthy, plant-based diet but still have cravings for the crispy crunch of fried foods―this book has good news for you. The Essential Vegan Air Fryer Cookbook serves up the most comprehensive collection of good-for-you vegan recipes that pack deep-fried taste―without all the guilt.From Sweet Miso-Glazed Brussels Sprouts to BBQ Jackfruit Nachos to Cinnamon Crisps, these yummy recipes use the healthiest real food ingredients without ever compromising flavor. But this air fryer cookbook book doesn’t just give you healthy recipes―you’ll also learn the ins and outs of air frying with expert advice and a handy troubleshooting guide. And yes, you CAN have French fries. The Essential Vegan Air Fryer Cookbook includes:Air frying 101―Learn the benefits of air frying, plus how to choose and use the right model for you with this air fryer cookbook.Good food that’s GOOD for you―Forget about fake substitutes. This air fryer cookbook embraces the rich and varied ingredients of the vegan diet so that you never compromise your health for great tasting food.80 Whole health recipes―Get all the best recipes for breakfasts and breads, sides and snacks, main dishes, desserts, and must-have staples.Ready, set, air fry crave-worthy vegan meals that everyone will fight over with The Essential Vegan Air Fryer Cookbook.