"In 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Einstein's new theory of general relativity. The theory talks about how forces push and pull objects in space. Einstein said that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light. To test this, astronomers decided to photograph a solar eclipse. The eclipse would allow them to photograph the stars before and during the solar eclipse. If the star's position moved, then it was evidence...

"Learn about the great scientist Rachel Carson as she sparked the environmental movement. You'll read about her life, the science behind her studies, and the impact of her work on the world today"--Publisher.