Why it endured
A work of fiction by John Renton, published in 2000. Planet Earth has become a lasting reference in its field — valued for its insight, clarity, and enduring relevance.
What they're saying
1 people recommend this book
Bill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft
“I appreciate this book for two reasons: because it’s fascinating on its own, and because it introduced me to John Renton as a teacher. After reading Planet Earth, I watched his series of video lectures, Nature of Earth: An Introduction to Geology, on The Great Courses.”