Cosmos Hardcover by Carl Sagan

~$24 typical price

The classic popular-science tour of the universe, from the origins of life to the stars.

Why it makes a great gift

A timeless read that turns casual interest in space into a lasting one.

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It's science told through the odd people who did it, so it works for experts and for curious non-scientists alike.

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