How Coal Forms

By Megan Quick

It takes millions of years to make coal Today, one-third of the world's electricity is created from burning coal. It is an important resource to understand as an energy source, even though its use can be controversial. This volume covers the processes that transform organic remains into coal, coal mines, and the carbon cycle. Readers learn about the pollution caused by burning of coal as well as about coal alternatives available today. The age-appropriate text presents a well-balanced look at this relevant subject, complemented by graphic organizers, photographs, sidebars, and fact boxes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1725352648
• ISBN13: 9781725352643
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Scientific American Educational Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.7" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5