The Knoxville Rotary Club distributed dictionaries to students at North Star Elementary Friday.

4th graders received a paperback dictionary with definitions designed for their reading level. Rotary member Gary Andersen tells KNIA/KRLS News having and knowing how to use a print dictionary is an important skill to develop. Andersen says dictionaries let children take the initiative in understanding new words and teach research techniques. Rotary Club works to improve literacy throughout the nation.