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Published on Sep 29, 2026 | 2 Hours 12 Minutes
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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 American West, they unearthed iconic dinosaur fossils but left a trail of destruction in their wake.
Tod Olson is the author of award-winning narrative non-fiction for middle-grade and young adult readers, including Into the Clouds and the Lost series. He holds an MFA from Vermont College of the Fine Arts and lives in Vermont with his family, his mountain bike, and his electric reclining chair.
Jay Reum is an actor that has appeared on TV shows with Amazon Prime and many off broadway shows in the US. His journey as a narrator has only just began having done four so far. His lively expressive voice makes him perfect for all children’s titles.
© 2026 Tod Olson (P) 2026 DK Audio
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 American West, they unearthed iconic dinosaur fossils but left a trail of destruction in their wake.
Tod Olson is the author of award-winning narrative non-fiction for middle-grade and young adult readers, including Into the Clouds and the Lost series. He holds an MFA from Vermont College of the Fine Arts and lives in Vermont with his family, his mountain bike, and his electric reclining chair.
Jay Reum is an actor that has appeared on TV shows with Amazon Prime and many off broadway shows in the US. His journey as a narrator has only just began having done four so far. His lively expressive voice makes him perfect for all children’s titles.
© 2026 Tod Olson (P) 2026 DK Audio
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Tod Olson
Tod Olson is the author of In the Line of Fire: A Story about D-Day, as well as the nonfiction series Lost and the award-winning historical fiction series How to Get Rich. A Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA recipient, Olson lives with his family in Vermont. To learn more, visit todolson.com.Scott Allred is the illustrator of Tod Olson’s award-winning How to Get Rich in the California Gold Rush, How to Get Rich on the Oregon Trail, and How to Get Rich on a Texas Cattle Drive.Gregory Proch is one of the illustrators of Tod Olson’s award-winning How to Get Rich on a Texas Cattle Drive and How to Get Rich on the Oregon Trail.
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