Other editions of book Coal

An informative book shows young readers the basic make-up of coal and how it is mined, describing how the rise of industry led to more widespread coal use for fuel as wood reserves became depleted, and the environmental and health problems its use has created. Simultaneous.

An informative book shows young readers the basic make-up of coal and how it is mined, describing how the rise of industry led to more widespread coal use for fuel as wood reserves became depleted, and the environmental and health problems its use has created. Simultaneous.

Formed over millions of years, coal is a sedimentary rock that has been mined by people for use as fuel at least as far back as 1000 BC. This fascinating new book shows the basic make-up of coal, how it is mined, and the problems its use has created.

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