We used the digital library interface as a model to examine the information-seeking performance of children. Through this investigation we were able to examine the relationship between children’s spatial cognitive abilities (spatial visualization,visualization memory, and associative memory) and their searching behaviors.We then explain the disparate methods employed by children in a two-dimensional (2D) vs a 3D environment. Children were able to use an overview to develop an understanding of the theme in each distinct information space while also displaying other responsive skills. The results of this research contribute to our understanding of how children are able to incorporate way-finding behavior with relevant strategies gained from their real-world experiences while searching electronic books from a digital library in a web-based virtual world.