competition (psychology)

Ten-year-old (nearly eleven) Zara's nickname is "Queen of the Neighborhood" because she organizes the other children (even the older ones), sets the rules, and generally makes sure everyone has fun; but now another ten-year-old, Naomi, has moved in across the street and she has her own ideas about fun games, and suddenly the other kids (even Zara's younger brother Zayd) are listening to Naomi--if she is going to retain her influence Zara needs to come up with something quick, and an old copy of the Guinness Book of World Records gives her an idea.

A guide to playing ice hockey that focuses on the mental aspects of the game.

Studying competitive arenas from the workplace, the stock market, sport, politics, the military, and schools and using the latest findings in genetics, neuroscience and behavioral psychology, Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman describe how we compete and the ingredients that sometimes stand between winning and losing.

Jae Cho does not win games very often, but when her older brother leaves his Castle Crusadors game open she starts playing and soon becomes fascinated by the strategy involved--until she accidently enters an online esports competition in his name, and discovers that her brother now expects her to compete for real.

"Everyone at Freddy's school is playing the new video game Wonder World--everyone except Freddy. He doesn't even own the game yet! And even if he can get the money, get to the store before it sells out, and play, play, play...can he be the first kid in second grade to reach level ten?"--Page [4] of cover.

Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika must elude a hungry beast to reach Killua, who has decided to return to his family and become an assassin.

Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio are challenged by a group of criminals hired by the Hunter Association and must work together to save the day before time runs out.

While preparing to become hunters, Gon and his friends realize they are up against some tough competition and must perform culinary skills to pass their second qualification exam.

"Ethan and Emily Tuttle embark on their first summer camp adventure where competing teams turn into rivals, but Chief Ron helps the twins and their teammates learn the dangers of aggression, revenge, and blowback and why peace and friendship are important!" -- tuttletwins.com.

In this leveled reader based on DreamWorks Animation's Spirit Riding Free, the PALs are part of a school fundraiser! But when Lucky partners with Maricela for the fundraiser instead of Pru and Abigail, their competitive streaks come out and test their friendship.