What happens in The Bone Wars by Kathryn Lasky?

"The Bone Wars" by Kathryn Lasky chronicles the intense rivalry between two paleontologists, Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh, during the late 19th century. Their competition leads to numerous discoveries and public spectacles, as both men engage in increasingly unscrupulous tactics to outdo each other, including sabotage and bribery. As they race to uncover dinosaur fossils, their obsession ultimately has consequences for their personal lives and the scientific community. The novel explores themes of ambition, rivalry, and the ethical dilemmas in the pursuit of knowledge.