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The Bone Wars: True Story About The Search for Fossils

November 16, 2023 by Valerie Mitchell

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Journey into the thrilling world of paleontology with The Bone Wars: The True Story of an Epic Battle to Find Dinosaur Fossils.

 

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The Bone Wars: A Dino-mite Tale of Discovery and Rivalries

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Journey into the thrilling world of paleontology with The Bone Wars: The True Story of an Epic Battle to Find Dinosaur Fossils and uncover the captivating story of two competitive paleontologists and their relentless pursuit of dinosaur fossils.

Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Othniel Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope, whose fierce rivalry and insatiable curiosity propelled them to reshape our understanding of dinosaurs.

Delve into the captivating world of scientific discovery and witness the transformative impact of the Bone Wars, a remarkable chapter in the history of paleontology.

Unleash the budding paleontologist within and embark on an adventure filled with dinosaur bones, scientific intrigue, and the remarkable spirit of exploration.

Grab your copy of The Bone Wars by Jane Kurtz today and let the fossil-fueled adventure begin!

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The Bone Wars

The True Story of an Epic Battle to Find Dinosaur Fossils

Beach Lane Books
Simon & Schuster Kids
isbn 9781534493643
Pub Date November 21, 2023

Synopsis

Discover the true story of the race between two paleontologists to find the best dinosaur fossils in this fascinating, fast-paced nonfiction picture book.

Who will win the Bone Wars?

Did you know that many of the dinosaur skeletons you see in museums are rooted in a scientific battle between two paleontologists?

O. C. Marsh and Edward Cope met in 1863 and bonded over their shared love of fossils, becoming the best of friends…until the day Marsh discovered an error in Cope’s work, and the Bone Wars began!

Marsh and Cope stopped collaborating and started competing, excavating fossils as fast as they could, and trying to find the most important never-before-seen discoveries.

They each wanted the biggest, best dinosaur bones.

And fast!

They used code names and disguises, they snooped and tricked, and did everything possible to keep their finds secret.

The race was messy and there were many mistakes along the way, but in the end, Marsh and Cope discovered all kinds of new dinosaur skeletons to share with the world—fossils we still get to see today!

Interior illus by Alexander Vidal from THE BONE WARS by Jane Kurtz

Author

Jane Kurtz

Illustrator

Alexander Vidal

Suggested Ages

3 to 8 years old
Preschool to 3rd Grade

Genre

Nonfiction
Biography
Science
Dinosaurs

illus by Alexander Vidal from THE BONE WARS by Jane Kurtz

Dinosaur Book

The Bone Wars by Jane Kurtz (arv $18.99)

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