About the Book

Basic computer literacy is essential for success in the world we live in. Computers today are part and parcel Of our lives. This series Exploring Computer Science for Classes I to 8 (Based on Windows 7 and MS Office 2007) takes into account the IT competencies and assessment at different school Stages as given in the latest NCF and the latest examination pattem prescribed by the CBSE.

This series adopts a user-friendly and interactive approach to the use of computers for young learners. The content in the books has been kept simple and has been suitably graded for each level. The text is interspersed With activities and in-text exercises that are stimulating and learner-centered.

Each chapter has plenty Of illLLStrations and subject matter along With screen shots for explanation and easy understanding.

This series covers the basics of computers and internet services (with online shopping). The MS Office focusses on the main software comprising of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access. Beside this, Adobe Flash and Adobe Dreamweaver have also been taken up. MSW Logo at primary level and QBASIC at middle level give an introduction to the concepts of computer programming.

Some Salient Features of the Books in the Series are :

• Computer Etiquette : This teaches computer etiquette in a child friendly manner.
• Cool Tip : This gives students useful tips on the various options available for different operations.
• Must Know : This gives some essential points which a student must know.
• Cheek Your Knowledge ; In-text exercises to reinforce learning.
• Now You Know : This summarises the main points of the chapter for quick recapitulation.
• Key Terms : This gives the important terms a student comes across in the chapter along with their definitions.
• Useful Shortcuts : This provides time-saving keyboard shortcuts for menu commands.
• Exercises : These provide a variety Of questions to comprehensively check the students on the theoretical understanding of the concepts learnt.
• In the Lab :Teacher's Note : These will help the teachers to make the chapter more meaningful and interesting.

Online Support :
• Animated lessons with interactive exercises
• Teacher's resource book
• e-book for teachers only

Though evety effort has been made to make computer leaming enjoyable, exciting and absorbing Still any suggestion for improvement of the books will be gratefully acknowledged.

-Authors