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Why Are Orangutans Orange? by Mick O'Hare (view source)
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For the first time, this book series offers up full colour photographs to illustrate its points, and open up the available range of questions even further. At times, it feels as if some questions were chosen because they could be illustrated, rather than adding an illustration to support the best possible question. However, it's a positive addition overall, and should make for an improved read in next year's offering, when some of the novelty has worn off.
If you've religiously (umm... scientifically?) devoured all the previous books int eh in the series, then ''Why Are Orangutans Orange?'' will have a welcome place on your bookshelf. More casual readers may find it moves towards being a book to buy for others. As always, it makes a great Christmas present for the semi-close adult male friend or relative who is so awkward to buy for. It's certainly worth a look.
[[Farmer Buckley's Exploding Trousers by Stephanie Pain]] also has its roots in New Scientist, and is an enjoyable popular science read. [[The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean]] is a wonderful read, about the elements of the periodic table, and is full to the brim of fascinating information.