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Bone Wars: The Rivalry That Revealed a Lost World

by Tod Olson

A fossil-hunting rivalry that shaped paleontology

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A fossil-hunting rivalry that shaped paleontology

Set in 1870s America, this account centers on scientists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Marsh, whose competition drove expeditions across the American West in search of dinosaur fossils. The book connects their discoveries with the damage caused by the rivalry, including secret digs, stolen fossils, sabotage, and public feuds. Its subject is both the race to uncover prehistoric creatures and the costs of pursuing scientific discovery through fierce competition, making the Bone Wars a window onto the history of science.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in dinosaurs and fossils
  • Young readers curious about the history of science and scientific expeditions
  • Readers who enjoy true stories of rivalry and discovery

Themes

History of sciencePaleontology and fossil discoveryScientific rivalryThe costs of competition

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Book overview

Experience the greatest breakthroughs in science, with the DK Science Stories series.

In 1870s America, two brilliant scientists, Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Marsh, are locked in a ruthless competition. They're not fighting over gold, but something much more incredible: dinosaur bones. This is the explosive true story of the Bone Wars, a period of fierce rivalry, daring expeditions, and astonishing discoveries that transformed our understanding of life of on Earth.

From secret digs and stolen fossils to sabotage and public feuds, this is a story of scientific skulduggery and a ruthless quest to discover the most spectacular prehistoric creatures ever found. As the two teams raced across the US West, they unearthed iconic dinosaur fossils but left a trail of destruction in their wake.
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