Boost reading skills for Years 5-6 with 12 high-quality, authentic non-fiction passages. Perfect for SAT and 11+ preparation, this book will build vocabulary, stamina and a love of reading - ideal for school or home learning!Bring reading to life with this vibrant collection of 12 non-fiction articles, especially chosen for readers aged 9-11. Articles range from endangered animals and saving the environment to meteorites and unbelievable jobs - so there is sure to be something to interest all readers.This book is the ultimate toolkit for building advanced reading comprehension skills - perfect preparation for KS2 SATs, 11+ exams, and for developing a lifelong interest in learning through reading.Each article is paired with expertly structured questions, aligned with the Key Stage 2 Reading Content Domains and the National Curriculum, helping pupils:Tackle new and challenging vocabularyUnderstand how authors impact their readersBuild reading stamina for longer textsWhether you're a teacher enhancing classroom provision, a parent supporting learning at home, or a tutor preparing students for success, this resource is a powerful tool for supporting progress across Years 5 and 6.If you're looking for a comprehensive resource to enhance reading provision, this book is exactly what you need.The articles in this book are:The High-flying Life-savers (Air ambulance, charities, STEM)Couscous salad (Recipe, healthy eating, instructions)Rare Wildcats Make a Comeback (Animals, conservation, environment)Should the UK Ban Short Domestic Flights? (Environment, pollution, debate, discussion)The Discovery that Changed History (History, Anglo Saxons, archaeology)Six Unbelievable Jobs (Jobs, careers, future, PSHE)The Importance of Empathy (Empathy, kindness, friendship, PSHE)Fallen Space Rock Found (Space, science, STEM)The Rise of Real-life Robots (STEM, robots, history)'Noah's Ark for Plants' Turns 20 (Environment, plants, conservation)The Composer Who Brought Joy (Music, Beethoven, biography)The Pilot Who Left a Trail of Mystery (Flight, Amelia Earhart, biography)