Aimed at students of classes 6 - 8, e-world ICSE Edition is a series written in a lucid and student-friendly style. The books present key concepts pertaining to Computer Science education in a comprehensive and detailed manner. Care has been taken to include information about the latest technological developments in the field of computers. Performing various tasks in Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 has been taught in a stepwise and systematic manner. The programming concepts and fundamentals have been presented with numerous example codes and test runs, thereby making tie books conducive for self-study. All tie topics have been explained with suitable screenshots, figures, diagrams and tables, wherever appropriate. With a variety of questions and chapter-end exercises, the books provide the necessary and required emphasis on the hands-on and practical aspects to the subject. Features• Chapter Focus at the beginning of each chapter defines the goals of study • Info hub provides interesting add-on information related to the topic at hand • Be a Techie provides guidance to students for practical application of the knowledge gained • Tech Bytes at the end of the chapter presents all the new and important terms with their definitions • Bits to Remember provides a quick summary of all the concepts learnt in the chapter • Assessment Zone contains questions, both objective as well as subjective, to test the understanding level of the students • Crossword Zone features a word puzzle to serve as a tool for revision of each chapter in a fun-filled way • Lab Zone lists ample practical hands-on exercises for further honing the skills required for researching and programming • Image Study, a unique feature in every chapter, is designed to improve the observation and analytical skills of the students • Activities and Projects at the end of the books are additional hands-on exercises to strengthen the understanding to hone computer skills • Sample Test Papers are provided at the end of the books for additional practice and revisionTable of Contents1. Categories of Computer andComputer Language Types of ComputersComputer LanguageClassification of Computer LanguageGenerations of Computer LanguageTranslators2. File Management—Organisation of Data Operating SystemHistory of WindowsWindows 7 and its FeaturesWindows BasicsAccess DrivesWindows ExplorerLibrariesCreating a New FolderFile ManagementFinding Files with WindowsMoving File/FolderSearching Files with Wild Card CharactersNaming FilesChanging the Windows WallpaperDesktop ThemesSetting a Screen Saver with Windows 73. Word Processor—Tabular Presentation Creating/Drawing a TableFormatting TablesDeleting a TableInsert and Delete Rows and Columns in a TableEnter DataChange Row Height and Column WidthSplit and Merge CellsApply Borders and ShadingAlign TextTable PropertiesResize Tables4. Word Processor—Mail Merge Mail MergeAdvantages of Mail MergeComponents of Mail MergeUsing Mail MergePrinting Merged DocumentUsing Mail Merge Tab5. Presentation—Visual Effects PowerPoint ViewsNavigation through SlidesSlide DesignSlide LayoutAnimation EffectsSlide Transition EffectsRehearse TimingsInserting Audio in SlidesInserting Video in SlidesInserting Hyperlink in SlidesInsert Text HyperlinkInsert Action buttonsConcept of OLE6. Scratch Programming—Introductionto Game Creation What is Scratch?Exploring Scratch ScreenCreating First Scratch Application/ProjectCreating SpriteWorking with BlocksActions in ScratchRepeat and Forever commandsAnimating SpriteSprites, Images and ShapeWorking with Multiple SpritesExplain working of blocks likes Looks, Motion,Control, Pen and SoundUse of Forever, Forever-IF7. Introduction to HTML HTML and WebpagesStructure of an HTML DocumentHTML EditorsCreating, Saving, Viewing and EditingHTML TagsParagraph, Line Break TagsHeading and Text StylesHorizontal Rule TagCenter tag, Font SettingsFormatting Texts: Superscript, Subscript andStrikethrough Text8. Internet—Online Surfing Evolution of communicationComputer NetworkBenefits and Limitations of the InternetBrowsing, Surfing and Search EnginesNetiquettesEmailGoogle DriveE-commerce and M-commerceOnline modes of paymentBlogs and Podcasts9. Introduction to QBasic IntroductionBenefits and Limitations of QBASICStarting a QBASIC ProgramPRINT, CLS and REM Statements Constants andVariablesLET, INPUT and GOTO StatementsOperators—Arithmetic, Relational and LogicalIF–THEN–ELSE StatementsActivities and Projects Sample Test Paper 1
