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Energy story
California Energy Commission
Discusses how fossil fuels, such as coal, were developed
Energy kids’ page - coal
US Energy Information Administration
Introduces kids to coal through easy-to-comprehend text, graphics and photos, including sections on how coal is formed, transporting coal, types of coal, where it is found, how it is used, and coal and the environment
Coal in the modern world
World Coal Institute
Explores current topics related to coal, including general information, technology, environment and society, and hot topics, and offers statistics and details on current coal market pricing
What is coal?
BHP Billiton Illawarra
Answers kids’ general questions about coal, how it is formed, where it can be found, and how it is mined, transported, and processed, and the environmental impact, safety issues, and benefits of using coal
What is coal?
Alberta Government
Offers a brief introduction to coal with information on where it is found, mined and used in Canada
What is coal?
Solid Energy Coals of New Zealand
Uses text, photos, and charts to discuss world coal reserves and information on coal in New Zealand.
All about coal
American Coal Foundation
Offers fast facts and answers frequently asked questions about coal, provides a clickable US map for exploring and includes lesson plans by grade and subject and a glossary
Coal kids’ site
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Explains about coal, coal mining, coal miners, coal from the earth, coal uses, land reclamation, and protecting the environment
Liquids made from coal
California Energy Commission
Explains ways to make gasoline with coal
Discusses the four types of coal, mining methods and safety, and grades of coal, with a map of various types of coal found in the United States
