Latest Sams Book Turns PC into Child's Art Kit (Carmel, IN) -- Children love to draw and paint. Sams' latest children's book, PC Picasso, capitalizes on children's curiosity and interest in art. It introduces basic computer drawing concepts in a fun way. PC Picasso is a book and disk set. The disk gives kids a complete shareware paint program that teaches them about computer graphics. The disk features all the basic drawing tools needed to complete many graphics projects. The book text is written with a fun and friendly tone and is illustrated with colorful pictures, graphics, and cartoons. Step-by-step instructions show children and their parents how to install the graphics program and how to create each project. "Helpful Hints to Parents" keep parents a step ahead of the kids, and fun fact sections called "Think About It," explain computer concepts in everyday terms using plenty of examples. Computer terms are highlighted and explained in special "Buzz Words" sections throughout the book. Plus, games, puzzles, and trivia challenges make learning more fun. PC Picasso helps inspire children's creativity and their interest in computers by turning the computer into an electronic art kit. What better way to introduce kids to the computer. Sams, a leader computer and technical book publishing, is an imprint of Prentice Hall Computer Publishing (PHCP). PHCP is a division of Simon & Schuster, which is the publishing operation of Paramount Communications Inc. Product Information PC Picasso Clayton Walnum $19.95 US (book/disk set) ISBN: 0-672-301 16-4 1 36 pp. Sams, 11711 N. College Ave, Suite 140, Carmel, IN 46032 800-428-5331, 317-573-2500, Fax: 317-573-2583 +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | From the America Online - New Product Information Services | +===============================================================+ | This information was processed from data provided by the | | above mentioned company. For additional details, contact the | | company at the address or telephone number indicated above. | | All submissions for this service should be addressed to | | BAKER ENTERPRISES, 20 Ferro Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080 U.S.A. | +---------------------------------------------------------------+