How to Choose and Use a Dictionary

With an ever-increasing number of dictionaries to choose from, selecting one becomes a game of chance.

This book eliminates the guesswork. It includes sample pages of many of the dictionaries on the market, as well as activities that parents can share with their children to encourage family-centered learning that complements what is taught in school.

Readers find out how to determine when a dictionary lists two different spellings or pronunciations for the same word, whether the first is "more preferred" or is "more commonly used", and whether definitions are arranged according to historical order or frequency of use.

Parents learn what to look for so they can purchase the right dictionary to meet their family's preferences and learning needs.