From ancient plants -- The amazing carbon atom -- Where did carbon come from? -- The carbon cycle -- Peat: the first step -- From peat to coal -- Where is coal found? -- How is coal mined? -- Coal pollution -- You decide -- The future of coal?
Summary
Looks at how coal forms, how it is extracted from the ground, and how it is used to create electricity.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.