KartOO
An artificial-intelligence genie searches search engines for you.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12, Advanced
http://www.kartoo.com/en_index.htm
CONTENT:
KartOO is a metasearch tool that searches many different search engines and returns results as a "graphic map of information, demonstrating visually the relationship between websites and related topics."
AESTHETICS:
This well-designed site is very interactive and visually appealing. It uses Flash technology to display the interactive maps.
ORGANIZATION:
A search with KartOO can be initiated by typing the search terms into the search box. There are many options for refining the search.
REVIEW:
This is not an ordinary search engine! It searches many engines at the same time and offers many ways to view your search results. The results can be viewed graphically, as a textual list, or as an interactive map. On the interactive map, some of the results are visually linked to display the similarities between those results. This unique search engine can be confusing and takes some getting used to, but it is definitely worth a visit.
