A young child develops his knowledge of the world as he peruses a world atlas on the floor.  Is he trying to figure out his place in the world, or is he merely entranced by the bright colors of blue, green, and yellow that appear on the atlas?  In addition to being a tool of knowledge, a world atlas can also be a work of art.  Found in libraries, in homes, and online, the world atlas can help a student with his or her studies, can help a family plan a vacation, or can simply be used to satisfy curiosity.