The history and tree insights combine culture, nature, and bigger-picture thinking into a presentation that moves far beyond most nature-oriented discussions of trees to consider their influence upon and meaning in human affairs.
― Midwest Book Reviews

Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees is a gorgeous and informative book...
― WCMU Public Radio

Learn about history, geography, and poetry all in one fascinating book.
― Families First Monthly

Engaging and creative introduction to poetry...Recommended for poetry collections.
― School Library Journal

Road trips can be a lot of fun, especially when there are intriguing places to visit and new things to learn. Through a variety of poetic forms, readers are taken on an armchair cross-country journey across the continental United States to visit 14 historic tree sites, some famous and others less well-known. From the Emancipation Oak in Hampton, Virginia, to the Methuselah tree in Shulman Grove, California, readers will discover trees that have traveled to the moon, witnessed the founding of our country, and inspired hope during troubled times. Fascinating facts covering geography, history, and nature will encourage everyone, young and old, to take a closer look at our arboreal friends. An author's note provides tips on how to be a tree champion and how to plan your own "leafy" road trip.

Michelle Schaub is the award-winning author of several picture books and poetry collections, including Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmer's Market. She enjoys road-tripping around the country with her husband and three children to visit unique trees. She lives in Colorado.