coal miners

The Coal Man works hard all year, searching dark mines for the coal that Santa Claus drops into the stockings of naughty boys and girls. He's saving up money to take himself, his mule, and his trusty canary to a sunny island. This year, when the Coal Man makes his delivery to the North Pole, he gets a big surprise. Santa's not using coal anymore! Will the Coal Man ever get his day in the sun? With a little Christmas magic, he just might. Joe Kulka delivers a highly unusual holiday story with vivid illustrations and plenty of heart. Full-Color Illustrations, Original Artwork.

"Young Frank, his father, and the families of all the Colorado miners on strike in the Ludlow tent colony are uncertain of their fate when the camp's guards attack during the Ludlow Massacre of 1914."--Provided by OCLC.

Though he is only twelve, Conall has worked in the coal mines of Pennsylvania for a few years now, spending his time deep underground working with his mule, Angel. One day a tunnel collapses, trapping Conall, Angel, and several workers on the wrong side--but working together, Conall and Angel know they can free everyone.

Photographs and text describe the dangers of working in a coal mine.

The story of the lives and emotional conflicts of two sisters. Ursula falls in love with Birkin, and Gudrun has a tragic affair with Gerald, the son of the local colliery owner.

A diary account of thirteen-year-old Anetka's life in Poland in 1896, immigration to America, marriage to a coal miner, widowhood, and happiness in finally finding her true love.

Apprehensive about spending the summer in Washington State with his Aunt Ethel when his parents get an overseas job, twelve-year-old Josh soon finds adventure when he meets the ghost of a coal miner.

A diary account of thirteen-year-old Anetka's life in Poland in 1896, immigration to America, marriage to a coal miner, widowhood, and happiness in finally finding her true love.

Apprehensive about spending the summer in Washington State with his Aunt Ethel when his parents get an overseas job, twelve-year-old Josh soon finds adventure when he meets the ghost of a coal miner.

Studies the economic decline of the anthracite region of northeastern Pennsylvania and discusses how the area's residents were affected by the closing of the mines, how the area survived, how the residents adapted, and other related topics.