This is fun.  wikimindmap will produce a mind map of any subject in Wikipedia.

 Go to http://www.wikimindmap.org/, select en.wikipedia.org from “Select a Wiki” and enter “Napoleon I of France” as your topic.  After a few seconds you will see this (but a better image):

Click a green arrow and it makes a fresh mind map of the subject in that node.  Some nodes take you to the Wikipedia section, some to external sites (clearly marked). Some nodes expand on the spot - it all depends on the Wikipedia article’s structure.  The tool is obviously parsing and analyzing the Wikipedia syntax.

I think this is a wonderful and appealing resource.  How about you?

Roy

I’ve just done a review of some of the different styles of mindmaps and put down a little of my experience about how people who like mindmaps develop their use of them over time.   If you liked mindmaps, or concept maps, when you encountered them at in college, chances are you went on to use them in adult life - but in a different way.  Maybe to plan projects, manage your tasks or get control of your information. 

 Which style do you use?

http://www.topicscape.com/mindmapping/mindmapping-styles.html

Not mind maps this time - I just found this wonderful collection of concept maps for science and mathematics education (K12) from The National Science Digital Library.  The grade is indicated at each stage of increasing complexity in the subject matter, and clicking on a concept description provides a series of relevant web links for more information.
Changes in the Earth’s Surface
Plate Tectonics
Weather and Climate
Solar System
Stars
Galaxies and the Universe
Gravity
Atoms and Molecules
Conservation of Matter
States of Matter
Chemical Reactions
Evidence and Reasoning in Inquiry
Scientific Investigations
Scientific Theories
Avoiding Bias in Science
Mathematical Processes
Mathematical Models
Design Constraints
Designed Systems
Laws of Motion
Waves
DNA and Inherited Characteristics
Variation in Inherited Characteristics
Biological Evolution
Natural selection
Agricultural Technology
Communication Technology
Computers
Graphic Representation
Symbolic Representation
Ratios and Proportionality
Describing Change
Interaction of Technology and Society
Decisions about Using Technology
Flow of Energy in Ecosystems
Flow of Matter in Ecosystems
Cell Functions
Cells and Organs
Disease
Maintaining Good Health
Coping With Mental Distress
Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders
Influences on Social Change
Social Decisions
Heredity and Experience Shape Behavior
Culture Affects Behavior
Averages and Comparisons
Correlation
Statistical Reasoning
Systems
Manufacturing
Health Technology