November 9 2017 Alexa Good Morning (Carl Sagan)




Good morning! Carl Sagan was born on this day in 1934. His series "Cosmos" brought the origins of the universe to life and made him famous for the phrase "billions and billions," so famous in fact that his name can also mean a very large number. I'd say he has a "sagan" of fans -- including me!


Carl Sagan Worksheet


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