Arctica
 

LENGTH:
"Arctica" is actually three mysteries in one. It takes an average reader about a half hour to get to the "solve-it" page of each episode, and 20 minutes or so to read the touching Conclusion. Lots of illuminating sidenotes and appendices, too.

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
In 1833, amid rumors of sickness, poison and madness, a British expedition to the Arctic disappeared without a trace. Can you use the clues you find in the ice to determine the truth of their fate, once and for all?

IS IT SUSPENSEFUL?
Oh yeah. Especially since it's largely based on true stories!

THEMES:
Episode 1: medical science and human health. Episode 2: microbiology and life science. Episode 3: biochemistry. And literacy, problem solving skills and deductive reasoning are tested throughout!