competition (psychology)

Now that it is summer Victoria Torres and her friends have all signed up to play co-ed softball in their town's league, but soon things start to go wrong--her father is the coach of her team (the Chihuahuas), her friend Jenny is on a rival team, and worse of all her nemesis, bossy Annelise, is her teammate and competitor for the position of pitcher.

Katharine turns Mrs. Bingsley's lessons in creative writing into a competition between herself and her schoolmate Vanessa.

"A black, underprivileged misfit from a wealthy, prom-obsessed midwestern community carefully plans to attend a prestigious medical college before the unexpected loss of her financial aid forces her to compete for her schools prom-queen scholarship"--Provided by publisher.

The Westside Community Center where Lew plays basketball is in danger of shutting down. With no other teams available in the area, Lew and his teammates desperately work to save the center so they can continue to play.

When fourteen-year-old Leggie LaGrande, star runner on the Bricklin Middle School track team, suffers a hamstring injury at the very start of the season, he figures his shot at the Junior Olympics is over--but his coach insists that even if he cannot run he can still compete in some other track and field event, so he finds himself working out at the shot put, competing with a new student whom he dislikes.

"When Frog and Goat turn a simple game into an all-out competition, things get out of hand...until finally, they're over it"--Provided by the publisher.

"Dive into the . . . comebacks, the . . . strategies, and the most-viewed streams that make up the biggest moments in gaming. Learn about the athletes, teams, and moments that thrill fans around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Lucky, Pru, and Abigail couldn't be more excited! Each Frontier Fillies herd is holding a fund-raiser for a very special Jamboree, and whichever team raises the most money will win the Golden Horseshoe! The PALs are sure the trophy will be theirs after they discover an orchard full of delicious apples plus a new friend named Vida! In exchange for her family's harvest to use in a bake sale, Vida gets riding lessons from Lucky and her friends. But when the PALs return to Miradero, it turns out Vida isn't the new friend they thought. With Maricela suddenly acting strangely and a time crunch on their hands, will the PALs be able to bake their way to victory?"--Back cover.

"Sisters Stella and Ellie Steckler are both determined to win a scholarship and escape their stifling small town, but their plans are upset when a new girl joins the cross country team and then disappears"--OCLC.

Kate and Marine, best friends and longtime students at the intensely competitive Paris Opera Ballet School, must decide what price they are willing to pay to win the only available spot in the professional ballet company that operates the school.