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Online Resources Search Engines

Search Engines of the World Wide Web

The sites below allow you to search the web for topics.

General Search Engines

    All the Web
    Another good starting point. Groups your hits by general subject area.
    Alta Vista
    Many search refining features.
    Find This Page
    Allows you to perform your search on a dozen major engines.
    Google
    Wide coverage and exceptionally well-constructed. This makes a great starting poi nt for your search.
    HotBot
    A database of Web sites with many custom search techniques
    Lycos
    A catalog of Web sites to search by keyword.
    Metacrawler
    A site that sends queries to major searchers.
    Northern Light
    Organizes results into custom search folders.
    Webcrawler
    A keyword searchable index of the Web.
    Yahoo
    A hierarchial subject guide to the Web.

Specialized Search Engines
    Froogle
    A new service from Google, Froogle is a search engine designed to locate things for sale online.
    Gimpsy
    Unusual search engine for people who want to "do something." Think of it as an online "how-to" index.
    Google Advanced Image Search
    A great source for finding pictures on the Internet.
    Google Groups
    Search engine for Usenet discussion.
    Political Information
    A search engine just for politics and politicians.
    Search IQ
    A guide to search engines. Helps you choose the right one for your specialized search.
    SOAR: The Searchable Online Archive of Recipes
    From soup to nuts, with this search engine you can find an online recipe for almost anything edible.