Books published by publisher The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI

Did you know that the Mesopotamians were the ones who came up with the idea of using wind energy to travel from one place to another? Or, that they were the first to build a network of canals to irrigate their fields? Journey across ancient Mesopotamia, as King Hammurabi guides little Teri through the paths of history, to learn many such interesting facts.

Of the different groups of people who had settled in Central and South America, The Maya were the largest settlement. There are many green lessons to be learnt from them. Join little Teri on her visit to ancient America to discover how the Mayans lived in harmony with nature! 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 the Mesopotamians were the ones who came up with the idea of using wind energy to travel from one place to another? Or, that they were the first to build a network of canals to irrigate their fields? Journey across ancient Mesopotamia, as King Hammurabi guides little Teri through the paths of history, to learn many such interesting facts. 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

We cannot see them with our naked eyes but they are everywhere. They move like us, breathe like us, and eat like us. In fact, these tiny creatures were the first living beings to appear on the earth, and they can survive extreme conditions. Get introduced to the fascinating hidden world of microbes! 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...

Lucy and the Train is a journey of the self that leads to sustainability. Narrating the conflict within self, surroundings, and imagination, it captures the symbolism expressed by René Descartes through his words I think therefore I am . The story takes the reader on a surreal journey of sustainability by weaving a complex yet beautiful tapestry of human mind, relationships, and environment. Lucy boards a train after drinking a magic potion. But she is destined for the journey even before her birth. Every compartment poses a new challenge and an impending threat to the survival of life on Earth. Life is possible, only if she successfully reaches the first compartment and overcomes her nemesis. In this journey, Lucy has to surpass innumerable obstacles and when she finally meets...it is for her to decide the future of humanity!

The ancient Greeks were indeed a smart lot! Their cities were planned only after carefully studying the seasons. This helped them utilize natural energy resources like the sun and the wind. Discover the many wonderful secrets of this great civilization with Teri, the traveller, as she finds herself transported to ancient Greece. 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

The universe is full of energy from the amazing power of the sun to the food we eat. Energy makes things work. Did you know heat, light, and sound are different forms of energy? How do these various forms of energy affect our everyday lives? Light is energy you can see, heat is energy you can feel, and sound is energy you can hear. Exploring Heat Light Sound Energy explains the various forms of energy and its relation with the environment Follow the questions and answers and learn interesting facts and get active with easy-to-do science experiments. CONTENTS Energy what is it? Power to the people Using energy Radiant energy light The mystery of light How does light behave? The many colours of light Mirrors and the science of reflection Eyes and vision Thermal energy heat Transferring heat Real-life applications of heat Let s make a solar cooker What is sound? Sound and waves Echo, Ultrasound, and Sonar Sound pollution Let s make a music box Energy and the environment Let s get active Glossary

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. 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 as many as 7000 years ago, people who lived in the Indus valley practised rainwater harvesting? Not only that, this smart green civilization also used sun-baked bricks, which was an effective way to use solar energy. Familiarize yourself with the fascinating ways of this ancient civilization as Teri, our time-travelling explorer, goes back in time, to the Indus Valley. 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

Enviro-Challenge is an invaluable companion for budding and seasoned ‘green’ quizzers. Divided into three sections, Multiple-Choice Questions, Short Questions, and Model Questions, this book contains over 500 selected questions on diverse topics, such as agriculture, air, biodiversity, energy, fuel and transport, personalities, policies, waste, water, and many more. This book will satisfy the curiosity of anyone who is keen on learning about anything ‘green’.