Theory of relativity / Manning, Phillip

Introduces Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, describing its origins with Galileo, a seventeenth-century astronomer, featuring full-color illustrations and photographs, and discussing the scientific significance of the theory.

Explains the theory of relativity, discussing how it was developed and how it changed our understanding of the universe. Details Albert Einstein's work on the subject and how his study led to the discovery that gravity is not a force, but a curvature of space-time. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.