Best Search Engines

General Search Engines

Google – Searching over 4 million web pages Google generates many responses per search. It also offers advanced searches that allow for topic specific subjects not only for PCs, but also for Macs, BSD Unix and Linux. http://google.com

Yahoo – This is my favorite search engine because it gives users the option to personalize their page. It also offers email system and messaging systems on top of searching. http://yahoo.com

Meta Search Engines

Metacrawler – This meta search engine covers general search engines such as Google, Yahoo, Ask Jeeves, Teoma, and FindWhat, which provides for a more in depth report. Metacrawler also offers the yellow and white pages for those looking for a particular business or family and driving directions for when you find your destination. http://www.metacrawler.com

CNet Search – I have found this to be one of the best meta searches because not only does it list sites for the topic inquiry, it also lists related searches. These related searches include anything from pictures to sites specifically for children. http://www.search.com

News Search Engines

Day Pop – Contains top news stories, some of which have pictures, and news stories that did not make the top rankings. Also available are the Amazon wish lists for books, CDs, and DVDs, as a little side note. Although the site is a little confusing at first to manipulate, with a little practice you will learn to love it. http://www.daypop.com

Google News – News searches comb 4500 sources and are continuously being updated. It posts the top stories as well as big stories in seven topics, including world news and US news. Picture tiles are also found accompanying the articles. http://news.google.com

Children’s Search Engines

Ask Jeeves – This is a great children’s version of Ask Jeeves. The search engine gives children the option to pick from study tools, news resources, or games. Parents need not worry about site content because there are restrictions. http://www.ajkids.com

Cyber Sleuth Kids – This search engine I feel it the best for children. It contains information that is suitable for all children grades K through 12. If you’re looking for information on topics from subject areas to sports to weather without having adult content pop-up ads, here is the place to come. http://cybersleuth-kids.com

Science Search Engines

Scirus – Geared towards both teachers and students, Scirus contains information from science articles and web sources. Searches yielding information for elementary aged children are also available. http://scirus.com

Sciseek – Are you a science teacher who has had difficulties finding artifacts to be used in the classroom? Here is a search engine devoted primarily to finding websites that sell such products. Listed are items from textbooks to software to 3D glasses. http://www.sciseek.com