Book excerpt: Red is an important color to animals. The mandrill ape with the most red on his face will be the leader of the group. The healthier a rooster is the brighter its comb is. Red Animals will help readers understand that colors in nature are not just for beauty, but sometimes have more important purposes. Included in this title is a color wheel showing primary and secondary colors and their relationships. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.