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  • Wonders of India: Monuments

    Mamta Govil

    language (The Energy and Resources Institute, Sept. 14, 2015)
    Marvel at the magnificent caves of Ajanta and Ellora. Read about the legends and stories surrounding the Taj Mahal. Learn about the Alai-Darwaza, the Nai-ka-Gumbad, and the Jewel Walk. Get a glimpse of our magnificent history as you read about some of the wonderful monuments of India that have stood the test of time.

  • From nature to your home: The Amazing Journey of a Soda Can

    Tanya Luther Agarwal

    language (The Energy and Resources Institute, Aug. 2, 2015)
    It's Kelly's turn in school for show-and-tell. She takes along her favourite thing and talks about where it came from and how. It’s small and light and shiny all over. And, it never goes to waste but keeps coming back. It’s Al, the can! Let Kelly take you on a can’s journey from nature to your home!

  • Science in our Environment: Galaxies, Stars, Planets

    Aanchal Broca Kumar

    language (The Energy and Resources Institute, Sept. 14, 2015)
    The seemingly limitless universe comprises galaxies, stars, and planets. Earth, is one among the many planets that dot the universe. Discover some of its secrets; learn about the solar system that it is a part of, and the galaxy that our solar system is located in. Read curious Teri’s questions and the Green Genius’s answers to understand the universe better.

  • How come? How so? That's how things happen: the magical mysteries of nature

    Arshi Ahmad

    language (The Energy and Resources Institute, Sept. 21, 2015)
    How do plants make food? How do animals sleep through winter? How do seasons change? Find out the answers to these questions and more as "How come? How so? That's how things happen: the magical mysteries of nature" takes you to nature’s laboratory and brings alive the magic of nature and its processes.

  • Work Squad: Nature's Handymen

    Shruti Sharma

    language (The Energy and Resources Institute, Sept. 9, 2015)
    Chimpanzees can fashion out tools from stones, blades of grass, and straw, while the tiny woodpecker finch uses twigs and sticks to catch its food. Read about the various ways in which nature’s expert handymen use various ‘tools’ around them.

  • Weird and Wonderful: Animals

    Tanya Luther Agarwal

    language (The Energy and Resources Institute, Sept. 9, 2015)
    Meet the strangest and oddest animals on earth—a pocket-sized kangaroo with elephant ears, a lizard with horns, a leafy sea dragon that looks like a bunch of floating leaves, a chameleon that looks like a mini dinosaur…and many more.

  • The Story of Transport

    Benita Sen

    language (The Energy and Resources Institute, Sept. 20, 2015)
    Today, we can travel across the world in very short periods of time through fast-moving vehicles. It was not possible a few decades ago. But have you ever wondered how this became possible? The Story of Transport takes you on a journey, spanning the invention of wheel to modern-day marvels of speed. It also makes you aware that although vehicles have contributed to humankind‛s progress, their overuse is polluting the environment. Indeed, they are contributing to global warming and suffocating our planet. So get, set, go, and find some fast, green ways for futuristic travel!About the author:A journalist and children‛s author, Benita Sen has written several books – fiction and non-fiction – for children and young people. A couple of her stories have been included in English textbooks by a leading publisher. And some of her stories have earned recommendations internationally. Her fact book on Polar Creatures has been recommended by a university in North America as an excellent source for individual reading and research, and her story Yakity Yak was selected for the Fifth Nami Island International Children's Book Festival in Korea in 2010. Also, her stories find a place in compilations of well-known organizations like Association of Writers and Illustrators and National Foundation for Communal Harmony.

  • Green your life: Green your shopping

    Mariam Karim-Ahlawat

    language (The Energy and Resources Institute, Sept. 20, 2015)
    Meet Green Genius, a seven-year-old nature lover. His careless uncle Gopu Chacha, however, doesn't bother much about the environment. He lives on junk food, overindulges in shopping, and is always wasting resources. This keeps GG busy, as he is constantly on the run to keep Gopu Chacha away from buying unnecessary things. But he is not alone in this task. His gang includes squirrels and mice. With a touch of humour and vivid illustrations, Green Your Shopping gets the message across that the environment around us is our responsibility.

  • Green Genius's 101 Questions and Answers: Extremely Endangered Creatures

    Madhu Singh Sirohi

    language (The Energy and Resources Institute, Aug. 3, 2015)
    The tiger is endangered. The Giant Panda and the Bactrian Camel are also endangered. Their habitat has been destroyed. Their numbers can be counted on the fingers. Humans are mainly responsible for this fate of the poor animals. Increase your green quotient and learn the answers to some less frequently asked questions on extremely endangered animals. Join Green Genius as he introduces you to the fascinating world of endangered animals.

  • Know All About: Earth — the Blue Marvel!

    Tripti Nainwal

    language (The Energy and Resources Institute, Aug. 3, 2015)
    Did you know that Earth is many billion years old, but human beings like you and me only appeared about 35,000 years ago!? Did you know that Earth’s core is as hot as some parts of the sun? Discover many more fascinating things about your very own planet, Earth!

  • Green Science Genius: Sound

    Rupak Ghosh

    language (The Energy and Resources Institute, Sept. 17, 2015)
    Why are some sounds loud, while others quiet? What is DTS sound? How is an echo formed? What are the causes of sound pollution? This book answers such questions and many more. Filled with detailed diagrams, fun experiments, and interesting trivia, it helps readers understand the fascinating science of sound.

  • From nature to your home: The Amazing Journey of a Wood Pencil

    Tanya Luther Agarwal

    language (The Energy and Resources Institute, Aug. 2, 2015)
    It's Jennifer's turn in school for show-and-tell. She takes along her favourite thing and talks about where it came from and how. Everyone uses it in school and at work. It’s dark and smooth and ‘write’ all over. It’s a pencil! Let Jennifer take you on a pencil's journey from nature to your home!