While her friends play outside, Mackenzie is down in her basement lab letting her curiosity run wild. She has always dreamed of becoming a scientist, so when Mackenzie learns about The National Innovation of Science camp, she knows that she has to go. However, when she arrives, Mackenzie finds out that the head professor, Dr. Hatcher, is testing harmful chemicals on animals in his lab. After she is caged as his next subject, Mackenzie shows Dr. Hatcher that true innovative science doesn’t have to involve animal testing. In fact, Mackenzie’s clever and courageous act propels her to become one of the leading scientists of her time! Can she convince other scientists to stop testing on animals?