The Bone Wars

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The True Story of an Epic Battle to Find Dinosaur Fossils

By Jane Kurtz

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The Bone Wars by Jane Kurtz is a fascinating children's book set during the late 19th century, against the backdrop of the fierce rivalry between two palaeontologists in their quest to find dinosaur fossils. Through an exciting narrative, it explores themes of perseverance, adventure, and the spirit of scientific discovery, making it an engaging read for young readers interested in history and natural science.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by history and love a good adventure. Set during the thrilling era of dinosaur discoveries in the American West, it's perfect for young readers intrigued by science, exploration, and a bit of rivalry. With engaging storytelling, it transports you back to a time when curious minds changed the world.

"Discover the true story of the race between two paleontologists, O.C. Marsh and Edward Cope, to find dinosaur fossils in this nonfiction picture book"--

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Discover the true story of the race between two palaeontologists to find the best dinosaur fossils in this fascinating, fast-paced non-fiction 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 palaeontologists? 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!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534493643

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Beach Lane Books

Illustration: f-c jkt (coated; fx: sculptural emboss, gloss on matte)+int. ill. (uncoated); digital

Contributors:

Illustrated by Alexander Vidal

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 494g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jane Kurtz

About the Author

Jane Kurtz was born in Portland, Oregon, but spent most of her childhood in Ethiopia. Jane speaks about being an author at schools and conferences and helped start Ethiopia Reads (EthiopiaReads.org), a nonprofit that has opened the first libraries for children in Ethiopia. She is the author of many books for children, including The Bone Wars, illustrated by Alexander Vidal; What Do They Do with All that Poo?, illustrated by Allison Black; Do Kangaroos Wear Seat Belts?, illustrated by Jane Manning; Anna Was Here; Clara the Triumphant Rhinoceros, illustrated by Claire Messer; and the American Girl book Lanie.

Originally from New Mexico, Alexander Vidal studied cultural anthropology and spent time living in Africa and Asia before starting his career in illustration. Travel, exploration, and a love of animals and wild spaces continue to drive the themes of his work. He is the illustrator of the board book So Many Feet; nonfiction family activity book I Love Birds!: 52 Ways to Wonder, Wander, and Explore Birds with Kids; and picture books Cougar Crossing!, Just You and Me, The Bone Wars, and Trapped in the Tar Pit. He is a graduate of ArtCenter College of Design and lives in Los Angeles.

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