competition

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In your face

1996
David Danzig doesn't want a girl on his team, even if the other guys want her. He's not about to let the Branford Bulls become the laughingstock of the league. There's only one way to decide. It's Jo against David in the most shot-blocking, trash-talking, one-on-one game ever!.

The case of the singing sea dragons

2005
The Freaky Joe Club is determined that their team, the Sea Dragons, will beat the Sharks when the Imagination Railroad competition comes to the Edith R. Hammerrocker Elementary School.

Ready, set, vote!

2009
The English Roses intervene when Grace, acting as manager for Nicole's class president campaign, lets her competitive streak overwhelm her common sense, as well as Nicole's leadership qualities.

Cool cat, hot dog

a scrap-book based on real events and brought to your attention
2005
Describes the difference between cats and dogs, in simple text with illustrations, as a cat and a dog have a good-natured argument about which animal is better.

The riddle streak

1993
Since her older brother always wins at ping pong, checkers, and everything else, Amy decides to learn riddles in hope of finding some way she can beat him.

How to deal with competitiveness

2009
Discusses people's reasons for being competitive, such as insecurity, for approval, or because of jealousy of siblings or peers at school, and covers how to stay positive while competing and be a team player.

The princess of pop

2004
Fourteen-year-old Becca, having backed out of auditioning for the school musical, is challenged to enter the Pop Princess contest and finds herself wondering about her priorities as she moves up the ranks and becomes totally caught up in the competition.

Bone

1998
Fone Bone and Smiley return a lost rat creature cub to the mountains and discover Rock Jaw, a giant mountain lion whose big ambitions bring him face-to-face with monstrous competition.

Get better or get beaten!

29 leadership secrets from GE's Jack Welch
2001
Corporate leader Jack Welch presents tips for CEOs and managers on being competitive visionaries, dealing with change, improving productivity by removing boundaries, and driving and sustaining growth.

Ready, set, go!

1996
When he plays with bigger dogs, Sasha proves himself and his abilities.

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