Author Description

In this book for 8-9 year-olds, the cat and mouse team, Dex and Data introduce a simple, step-by-step approach to all the main uses of computers including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, using CD-ROMs, creating designs on computers and organising files. Along the way Dex and Data highlight shortcuts, offer tips and reinforce important points to help the reader create cards, posters and stationery; invent new games; designs badges and logos; keep records and accounts; write newsletters and learn from CD-ROMs and the net. The book is suitable for both Mac and PC. It is written for use with Microsoft Office and, by following the simple instructions, can be easily adapted for use with Claris or Apple Works.