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Image Search

The image search tool provides a quick and easy list of results that corresponds to your specific search. Accessing these images also enables you to locate pertinent information on your topic of interest.

Here's how to perform an Image Search.

• Choose the appropriate Grade Level Tab
  netTrekker is divided into three sections that retrieve results specific to particular grade levels. Choose the appropriate view by clicking on one of the following tabs:

  

  This will enable you to isolate the results deemed to be appropriate at this level. The colors of the tabs also correlate to the color of the subject topics and the features menu, and serve as a reminder of your current view.

• Type in a keyword
  In the Keyword box at the top of the page, type in the name of the image that you are attempting to locate and click on the word "Image." To optimize your search result, use the most specific word possible. netTrekker will deliver images related to your keyword.

  If you aren't sure how to spell a keyword, try looking it up first in netTrekker's online dictionary, located in Reference Tools.

• Recommended Search
  Suggested searches are provided in six separate categories. Click on the "Image" search view link to access these recommendations. These recommendations vary for each grade level. To view a different set of image recommendations, click on a different grade level tab, then the "Image" link. You will then be able to view the different topics for the same six categories.

Example: Recommended Image Searches:

• Getting an Image Search Result
  netTrekker will quickly provide Image Results from sites that have been approved by educators. Each Image Results page will display up to nine results and their corresponding filenames. The total number of images found is shown in the upper right hand corner of the result.

  Clicking on "View Image Details" prompts a new window to open with the website that contains the chosen image. This process allows you to open as many new windows as necessary, enabling you to continue to view and manipulate your Image Results pages. If you prefer to isolate your results to one window, you can click on the image itself and it will replace the previous site. netTrekker will remain open in the background.

Example: Image Result Page:

Additonal images can be accessed by scrolling to the bottom of the screen and clicking on additional pages. The next> and <previous links also allow you to travel between pages.

Performing a grade leap changes both the types of image results and the reading level of the site where the image is found.

• Performing a Grade Leap
  A grade leap is designed to isolate the images that correspond to your desired search. The results vary from one grade level to the next and can be changed by clicking on Elementary School, Middle School, or High School. The number of results available at each level is listed next to the level title.

• Changing Search Views
  Changing your search view allows you to manipulate the type of results you receive on a specific keyword. You can change your image search results by clicking on one of the following links:

  See Search Views for more information.

• Images Frames
  Searching for images also gives you access to the content where the image can be found. A frame is placed at the top of these sites that provides additional information, including a description of the website.

  The URL can be found at the top of the frame, allowing you to make a reference to the site or return to it later. If the link is unresponsive, you can click on Report Problem to report an issue you might be experiencing with the website. You may also choose to hide all this information by clicking on .

Other Images Available in netTrekker

For links to several free image collections, whose images are not cataloged in the Image Search, please check the netTrekker References page, available in the right hand Features box. Image collections are listed under the heading Free and Friendly Images. Please remember to check the individual websites for instruction regarding citing the sources for these images.