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Kids can go anywhere in the pages of a book. See where summer reading takes yours with thrilling collections, fun badges, printables & more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that kids lose up to 20 percent<\/a> of their school-year reading gains during summer? In fact, research shows that 2 months of reading skills and 2 1\/2 months of math skills are lost over a single summer<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn that summer slide into a summer soar with our Go Anywhere collections<\/a> on Epic Unlimited! From June 13 to July 24, <\/strong>kids can travel through space, visit underwater worlds and so much more\u2014plus earn exclusive, limited-time badges when they read from the collections. With new, exciting themes for them to explore each week, it\u2019s the ultimate way to get \u2018em reading\u2014and maintain that important school-year progress this summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about this fun 6-week adventure below!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Week 1: Prehistoric Worlds  <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Go way, way back in time with this thrilling collection. Whether they\u2019re fascinated by the T-rexes or prefer much friendlier dinos, there\u2019s so much to explore.\u00a0See the collection: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGES 0-5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGES 6-12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week 2: The Land of Cute<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s snuggly, cuddly and oh-so adorable? This collection! Kids will love reading about their favorite furry friends, real and make-believe.\u00a0See the collection: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGES 0-5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGES 6-12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week 3: Under the Sea <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Visit weird and wonderful worlds underwater. From swimming with mermaids to diving with dolphins, this collection is sure to make a splash.\u00a0See the collection: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGES 0-5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGES 6-12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week 4: Gross Getaway <\/strong>\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Get ready to get totally grossed out. This collection is disgusting\u2014in a good way! If it\u2019s creepy or crawly, if it oozes or slithers or stinks, they\u2019ll find it here. See the collection: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGES 0-5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGES 6-12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week 5: Outer Space<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Gear up for an out-of-this-world adventure! In this collection, they\u2019ll visit faraway planets, meet real-life astronauts and come face-to-face with little green men. See the collection: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGES 0-5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGES 6-12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week 6:<\/strong> Originals Multiverse<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Take a trip through the world of Epic Originals, with fun, relatable characters and thrilling adventures kids love. We\u2019ve compiled some of the most popular books from the series.\u00a0See the collection: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGES 0-5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGES 6-12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Ways to Join the Fun<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Download travel posters, word games, coloring pages and more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get \u2018em all here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to see where this adventure takes them? Summer reading starts now. Check out the collections<\/a> today.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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