Epic Rivals in the Great Dinosaur Rush: Two Scientists, One Wild Race for Dinosaur Bones

Two scientists. One wild race. A world of dinosaurs waiting to be uncovered.

In Epic Rivals in the Great Dinosaur Rush, readers step into one of the most dramatic scientific showdowns in history: the Bone Wars.

During the late 1800s, two brilliant paleontologists, Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh, raced across the American West to discover, name, and claim the greatest dinosaur fossils ever found. Their fierce rivalry led to amazing discoveries, shocking mistakes, secret deals, sabotage, and the unearthing of some of the most famous dinosaurs the world has ever known.

Packed with action, true history, and incredible prehistoric creatures, this exciting nonfiction book brings the age of dinosaur discovery to life for young readers. From giant fossil beds and railroad expeditions to Stegosaurus, Apatosaurus, Triceratops, and more, this is the story of how competition helped reveal a lost world buried in stone.

Perfect for kids who love:

• dinosaurs
• fossils and paleontology
• real-life rivalries
• science and discovery
• exciting history

With fast-paced chapters, fascinating facts, a glossary, a timeline, comparison features, and review questions, Epic Rivals in the Great Dinosaur Rush turns real science into a page-turning adventure.

Great Rivals. Big Ideas. Real Stories.