Other Books by Calvin Ross

The all-in-one guide for using the computer to take your children--and yourself--into the future.

"Ross, a kind of digital Dr. Spock, leads parents on a no-nonsense, jargon-free tour of the best computer resources for children. Whiz Kid Starter Kit is at once a guide book, a pep talk and a bargain hunter's guide. A solid choice for the family bookshelf."

Joyce Valenza, Contributing Editor, Media and Methods Magazine

Whiz Kid Starter Kit • Distant Star • 128 pages • $7.95.

For school cybrarians, high-priced power software and CD-ROMs are galaxies away from the low-budget realities of the library world, where small software budgets don't stretch far without creative thinking. Now, The Frugal Youth Cybrarian gives you relief from your software budget woes. The practical and user-friendly guide teaches school librarians how to identify, find and download low-cost educational shareware and freeware applications, and high-quality, low-cost CD-ROMs and databases. Packed with lists of proven shareware and freeware applications for DOS, Microsoft Windows, and Macintosh platforms, this time- and money-saving guide directs you to Macintosh and IBM-compatible BBSs and valuable Internet sites loaded with shareware and freeware. Easy-to-follow instructions explain how to easily download and implement what you uncover. The one-of-a-kind handbook also points you toward sources of inexpensive CD-ROMs and hardware.

$25.00 paperback • 320 pages • 1996 • ALA Order #0694-X-2025 • 1-800-545-2433 press 7

Also Distributed by Distant Star

Twelve Simple Steps for Preparing your Infant to Become an Early Reader

"In The Reading Seed, Celeste Heiter carefully and lovingly presents tried and true methods for bringing your child to successful early literacy. Any parent should be able to profit from this wonderful little book. I know their children will." Calvin Ross

The Reading Seed • by Celeste Heiter • Small Wonder Press • 39 pages • $3.95.