Q: When your pet meets your infant ,it might not be love at first sniff. When Jennifer brought her baby home from the hospital, her cherished dogs had very different reactions. Her Boxer, Sonya, was immediately gentle and protective. But Tiger, the Pomeranian, was less welcoming. "If any diapers or toys were on the floor, he peed on them," says the Greenbrier, mom. In the eyes of a pet, there's a new star in home who's stealing his spotlight. Even the gentlest animal will probably act up if he doesn't get his usual attention. These simple steps will help your pet adjust and keep your baby safe.

Introduce Them with Care

Your newborn and per's first encounter can set the tone for their relationship. To make it as smooth as possible, try this trick from Caryn Ruiz:"Before we left the hospital, my husband took blankets home to our dog, Daisy, so she'd know our newborn Devon's smell." When you get home, have your husband carry the baby so you can greet your pet without worrying about her jumping on you. A cat will likely walk away at first, while a dog probably wants to investigate right away.

To introduce your baby, get down on your pet's level and let her have a hello sniff. Don't panic and pull your baby away unless your pet is barking or hissing, because it'll send the message that the baby is a threat.

Learn the Safety Basics

No matter how smoothly the introduction goes, there are certain safety rules you should follow. Never leave your baby alone with the pet. Even the gentlest animal can react unpredictably. Your baby's crying could frighten your cat, or your dog could suddenly become territorial. Consider setting up baby gates to limit your pet's access. To keep your cat from jumping into the bassinet , try putting mosquito netting over the top. Cats hate sticky paws, so keep the crib and changing table off-limits by lining the edges with sticky strips made for furniture. You can also train your dog to sleep in a crate .

1. no
2. Jennifer
3. two
4. Her Boxer, Sonya
5. Tiger, the Pomeranian, was less welcoming.
6. something gross I wont say
7. get down on your pet's level and let her have a hello sniff.
8. took blankets home to our dog, Daisy, so she'd know our newborn Devon's smell.
9. your pet is barking or hissing
10. A cat

Numbered questions:
1. Do animals always love the babies first
2. Who had a baby
3. How many dogs does she have
4. Who was kind and on guard
5. How did the other react
6. What did he do
7. What is the first step for introducing the baby and pet
8. What trick did caryn use
9. When should you pull baby away from animal
10. What animal will most likely walk away from you

Q: As Danny put his lunch tray onto the cafeteria table, milk spilled all over his sandwich. "This is the worst thing I've ever done!" he said, "It's not that bad," said his friend Elena, who was sitting across from him. "Just get another sandwich." "Sandwich? What sandwich? I am talking about the talent contest . It's only two weeks away and I don't know what I'm doing! Everybody will laugh at me. There's no way to avoid it!" "Don't be so _ , Danny," said Elena as she rolled her eyes. "You're going to be great. You have the skills to do just about anything." Danny moved his lunch tray to the side and rested his head on the table. "Sit up Danny," ordered Elena, "I have an idea. Let's brainstorm a list of things you could do. We'll divide the list into categories or groups. Let's start with music. You play the piano, right?" "I stopped taking lessons in the third grade," said Danny. "What about singing a song?" suggested Elena. Danny shook his head no. "Let's move on to another category." "What about performing magic tricks?" asked Elena, as she twisted thin strands of hair around her finger. "I don't know how to play magic tricks!" Danny almost shouted. "Stop being so..." Elena paused, "That's it, DRAMATIC!" Elena shouted excitedly. "You could do a dramatic reading. You definitely have the talent for it. Mrs. Pace always calls on you to read aloud in class. You could read a play aloud. Maybe you could even get extra credit from Mrs. Pace. She rewards students with points for doing extra reading work." Danny thought for a minute. Then he smiled. "Elena," Danny said, "You are a great friend!" Elena smiled back. "I just want to make sure you are a bright, shiny star when you step out on stage."

1. The talent contest
2. Elena
3. Mrs. Pace
4. Milk
5. The cafeteria
6. The cafeteria table
7. To get another sandwich
8. Two weeks
9. On the table.
10. The piano
11. Yes
12. No
13. Almost
14. DRAMATIC

Numbered questions:
1. what was Danny talking about?
2. with who?
3. who is one of their teachers?
4. what did Danny spill on his sandwich?
5. where was he at the time?
6. where did he put his tray?
7. what did Elena tell him to do about it?
8. how soon was the talent contest?
9. where did Danny rest his head?
10. what instrument does he play?
11. could he also sing?
12. did he know any tricks?
13. was he yelling?
14. how did Elena think he was being?

Q: Located at a varying distance no closer than 33 million miles from the earth, Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System after Mercury. In English Mars carries a name of the Roman god of war, and is often referred to as the "Red Planet" because the reddish iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance that is distinctive among the astronomical bodies visible to the naked eye. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere, having surface features reminiscent both of the impact craters of the Moon and the valleys, deserts, and polar ice caps of Earth.

The rotational period and seasonal cycles of Mars are likewise similar to those of Earth, as is the tilt that produces the seasons. Mars is the site of Olympus Mons, the largest volcano and second-highest known mountain in the Solar System, and of Valles Marineris, one of the largest canyons in the Solar System. The smooth Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere covers 40% of the planet and may be a giant impact feature. Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos, which are small and irregularly shaped. These may be captured asteroids, similar to 5261 Eureka, a Mars trojan.

1. 33 million miles
2. the fourth planet from the Sun
3. Yes
4. No
5. Mercury
6. Yes
7. 5261 Eureka
8. Yes
9. valleys, deserts, and polar ice caps
10. Yes
11. two
12. small and irregularly shaped
13. Yes
14. Red
15. reddish iron oxide
16. Yes
17. Olympus Mons
18. Yes
19. largest in the Solar System
20. smooth
21. the northern hemisphere

Numbered questions:
1. What is the distance between the earth and mars?
2. How close is it mars to the sun?
3. Is it a small planet?
4. Is the the smallest of all the planets?
5. Which planet is the smallest?
6. Does mars have trojans?
7. Name one.
8. Does mars have similarities to earth?
9. What type of similarities?
10. Does mars have moons?
11. How many?
12. What do they look like?
13. Can mars be seen without a telescope?
14. What color is mars?
15. What gives it this color?
16. Does mars have volcanoes?
17. Name one.
18. Is it big?
19. How big?
20. What is the texture of the Borealis basin?
21. Where is it located?