Books published by publisher The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI

Which substances are polluting air the most? What is the ozone hole? How much CO2 is emitted by burning 1 litre of petrol? Which country emits the maximum CO2 per person? What is BS-IV? How are climate change and air pollution related? What is the Kyoto Protocol? Which are the most and least polluted cities of India?Know the answers to these, and 42 more frequently asked questions, on air pollution, its various aspects, and impacts.

Why does a pelican have a pouch under its beak? What is a casque? Which bird s beak is compared to a carpenter s tools? How did the tailorbird get its name? This book gives you a sneak peek into the beaks of these and many other birds of India. Books in this series: Designed to Survive: All About Beaks Designed to Survive: All About Claws Designed to Survive: All About Fins Designed to Survive: All About Skin Designed to Survive: All About Tails Designed to Survive: All About Teeth

Wealth, grandeur and might are not the only things that the ancient Roman Empire was known for. The Romans were masterful builders too, who pioneered building techniques that are in use even today! They also taught us many green lessons by expertly using their available natural resources. Read this book to know what these lessons are, that Teri, the traveller, learns on her trip to the ancient city of Rome. Books in this series: Smart Green Civilizations: Ancient America Smart Green Civilizations: Ancient China Smart Green Civilizations: Ancient Egypt Smart Green Civilizations: Ancient Greece Smart Green Civilizations: Ancient Mesopotamia Smart Green Civilizations: Ancient Rome Smart Green Civilizations: Indus Valley

Did you know that we have the ancient Chinese to thank for the books we read and the paper we write on? After all, it was they who, in approximately AD 100, invented paper as well as printing! Find out more about the ancient Chinese civilization with Teri, the adventurer, as she takes a trip to China, with Confucius as her guide. Books in this series: Smart Green Civilizations: Ancient America Smart Green Civilizations: Ancient China Smart Green Civilizations: Ancient Egypt Smart Green Civilizations: Ancient Greece Smart Green Civilizations: Ancient Mesopotamia Smart Green Civilizations: Ancient Rome Smart Green Civilizations: Indus Valley

Keshav and his sister Parvati work in a herb and spices garden at the Sanchi monastery. One day, while tending to the plants, they meet a mysterious stranger. He says he is a monk keen to learn the benefits of various herbs. But he looks more like a warrior! Will the brother-sister duo be able to unravel the secret of the stranger’s identity?Caring for Nature is a series of four titles, where each book revolves around a historical figure that inspired us to appreciate, nurture, and protect the natural world.

Did you know that not all webs are spiders' homes, and not all pyramids contain mummies? Did you know that all the living beings in the world are linked to one another? Find out how nature's elements exist in balance, and what happens when this balance is lost. Learn about ecosystems, biomes, ecotones, and much, much more! Books in this series: Green Genius Guide: What are Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and more... Green Genius Guide: What are Ecosystems, Biomes, Ecotones, and more... Green Genius Guide: What are Landfills, Vermicomposting, Recycling, and more... Green Genius Guide: What are Pollution, Smoke, Smog, and more... Green Genius Guide: What are Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Avalanches, and more... Green Genius Guide: What are Wind Power, Solar Power, Hydropower, and more...

The penguin is one curious bird. It has strange wings, called flippers, but it cannot fly. And though penguins are awesome underwater swimmers, their chicks cannot swim. In fact, they don’t even enter water till they grow up. Then, how do these chicks grow into diving champs who spend long hours in freezing seas? This book not only explains the amazing life cycle of a penguin, it also contains many interesting facts about this wonderful creature.

The Great Pyramid of Giza, built approximately in 2580 BC, stands testimony to the greatness of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The people of ancient Egypt were not only skilful builders but were also deeply interested in science, mathematics, medicine, and technology! Discover the green lessons that they have left behind in this book, where Teri, our guide to the past, travels to ancient Egypt.

The butterfly starts its life as a tiny egg and goes through a slow and magical process of changing into a butterfly. Where does the butterfly lay its eggs? What are the stages in between? How long does it take for a butterfly to emerge? This book not only explains the amazing metamorphosis that takes place in the life cycle of a butterfly, it also contains many interesting facts about this beautiful creature.

Composting is fun and easy! It’s also really good for the planet. It helps make the soil healthy and cleans up the earth at the same time. Wonder Waste: A Book on Composting digs deep into the what, why, and how of composting and teaches everything you need to know about this wondrous world of waste and worms.Table of Contents:• The Babblers’ Terrible Secret• Never Say Die• Nidicolous vs Nidifugous• Taking Flight• The Pelican Brief• Making Over• The Aerobatic Contest• Mamma Duck• Mr Weaver and Ms Snipe• Did you know?