Age 9, Nevada

Favorite Subject: math

Book: The Book of Bad Ideas by Laura Huliska-Beith and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Music: hip-hop    

Extracurricular Activities: karate, James H. Bilbray Drama Club, Peer Mediation Club, GATE (Gifted and Talented Education), and golf

Hobbies: collecting pins and coins, golf, and computers

Kyle hopes to one day be a pilot.

In his spare time, he likes to go on the computer, play Nintendo DS, or watch Nickelodeon.

Kyle wants to be a Kid Reporter because he wants to meet important people like Chief Justice John Roberts.

"I hope to not only better my writing skills as a Scholastic Kid Reporter, but also to meet interesting people, and gain knowledge about current events in the U.S.," he said.

Kyle is in the fourth grade in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nevada

By Kyle Nowak
Scholastic Kids Press Corps

The state of Nevada is unique. Nevada has casinos that have a lot of cool things for both adults and kids. For adults, there are gambling machines and tables, fancy restaurants, and different types of shows. For kids, they have roller coasters (some are even way on top of the buildings), bowling alleys, movie theaters, state-of-the-art arcades, and camps where kids can play.

Nevada is nicknamed "the Silver State" because of its silver resources. Nevada was founded on October 31. The day is now recognized as a state holiday and kids get the day off from school to celebrate.

Nevada has had a lot of important events in its history. For example, during the Westward Movement, pioneers headed west in search of new land and discovered gold, which led to the gold rush. The Pony Express, the first mailing system, used to run right through the heart of Nevada.

The Red Rock Canyon is a national park located in Las Vegas. Red Rock is famous for its interesting geology, beautiful scenery, and wildlife, such as the endangered desert tortoise.

Las Vegas Boulevard is famous for its strip of glitzy, bright lights. I am so lucky to live in Las Vegas, Nevada—one of the most popular destinations in America. If you do visit, maybe your parents will hit the jackpot and you could move to Nevada too.

 

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