First Children Encyclopedia

Sport and leisure

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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.