This search engine offers a different approach to searching for information. Rather than presenting pages of "hits" as text heavy lists this search engine displays the results in an image rich mode. It is one of a growing number of Visual Search Engines.

Pupils with a visual learning style may appreciate this method over more traditional text dominant search engines.

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The example shown below shows the novel way kartoo presents websites matching the search for information on "Czechoslovakian Crisis 1938". Kartoo suggests websites through intelligent arrangement of links which can be explored further along a particular chain.

Really, the best way to consider this site is to access the kartoo home page and search for a particular word or phrase and decide if this approach offers yourself and your pupils an alternative route to finding information available from the Internet.

The magnifying glass icon (top right) allows for deeper investigation of a particular link. Reading the list on the left hand side gives a clear indication of the benefits to be achieved in using this search engine as the titles listed all bear a direct relevance to the search text.

Once you roll the mouse over any of the websites shown on the map a thumbprint of the website's home page and a brief description appears in the top of the left hand frame. You have to be using Kartoo to witness this feature.