An overview of the basics of model design and building including different types of models, use and care of tools, an introduction to scale, and model kit-bashing.

A guide to plumbing for Boy Scouts trying to earn the plumbing merit badge that provides an overview of the plumbing system of a house, health and safety issues, tools and their uses, pipes and fittings, working with pipe, soldering copper pipe, and home plumbing repairs.

Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in journalism including gathering the news, publishing a newspaper, and television news programs.

An overview of the basics of hiking, including what equipment one would need, how to plan a hike, describes desert hiking, trail hiking, what clothes to wear, first aid equipment to take, and practical hints for earning a merit badge in hiking.

Detailed requirements for earning a merit badge in astronomy.

Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in personal money management.

Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in public speaking.

Outlines requirements for pursuing a textile merit badge.

Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in woodworking including the tools and techniques used and presents six different projects to do.

Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in golf, including an overview of the basics of golf, including golf terms, what equipment is needed, how to play the game, safety issues and the exercise the game provides, conduct and procedures on the golf course, and possible golf careers.