If you are looking for an alternative to a paper dictionary, or if you would like to find a rhyming dictionary, thesaurus, and traditional dictionary all in one place, complete with audio tools that allow you to hear the pronunciation of the word, check out www.wordcentralcom. It is a site from Merriam-Webster and, while its offerings are not as comprehensive as a collegiate dictionary, it is a great tool for elementary and middle schoolers who are in need of suggestions of synonyms in writing, rhyming words for poetry, or an online dictionary reference. Happy word hunting!

- Heather