3 Weeks in the RainforestBy: Jennifer Swanson A women led team of scientists protect the Amazon rainforest from destruction as readers get a firsthand account of real life fieldwork in action. A compelling, nonfiction, photo illustrated STEM read for 8 12 year olds who aspire to be future scientists, environmentalists, and conservationists! Over 22 years, a team of scientists from the Field Museum in Chicago has helped conserve 28. 9 million acres of the Amazon rainforest.