First Children Encyclopedia

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

Sport and leisure


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Doll

Going to the movies


When new films are made, they are
first shown on large screens at cinemas.
Today, many films are made using
animation and special effects.

Computer games


You play computer


games on a games console


attached to a television,


on a hand-held console,


or on a personal computer.


What is your favourite


computer game?


Toys and games
Children play with toys such
as dolls, construction sets, and
model vehicles. A game is often
played against one or more
opponents – and can
be challenging, as
well as fun.

A control pad for
a games console

Playing
cards

A small, motorized
toy model boat

You play chess
with pieces on
a board.

Individual sports


In these sports, people


play on their own


against an opponent.


Tennis: players hit a ball
with rackets. They must
keep the ball in the court.

Swimming:
swimmers race each
other up and down a pool.

Golf: players hit a ball
around a course, using as
few shots as they can.

Running: runners race
against each other on
a track or on roads.

Table tennis: players hit
a ball with small bats. The
game is played on a table.
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