Starting Computers

Starting Computers by Susan Meredith is an introductory guide for children aged 4-11, designed to demystify personal computers. It covers fundamental skills such as mouse usage, text formatting, using art software, printing, and file management. The book encourages hands-on learning through creative projects like making invitations, stickers, and even designing items for printing on mugs. With a blend of photographs, illustrations, and computer-generated images, it aims to build confidence and practical computing abilities in young learners.

A hands-on introduction to personal computers for young children intended to help develop a wide range of computing skills, including using a mouse, changing typefaces, using art packages, printing things out and saving files. It offers practical ideas such as creating cards and invitations, stickers and badges as well as getting drawings printed on T-shirts and mugs. It includes photographs and illustrations as well as computer-generated images.