A list of books for supplementary reading, containing additional suggestions or inspiration for your work with the boys in the Troop. Some of these books, covering a wide range of subjects, have been placed under what seemed the most helpful classification.

Many of the books may be found at your local library. They may all be purchased through the Supply Service of the Boy Scouts of America.

Scouting. The Origin Of Scouting

Scouting for Boys, Lord Baden-Powell (C. Arthur Pearson)—The book which started the World Brotherhood of Scouting.

Lessons From the Varsity of Life, Lord Baden-Powell (C. Arthur Pearson)—The autobiography of the Chief Scout of the World.

Hardly a Man Is Now Alive, Dan Beard (Doubleday, Doran & Co.)—The fascinating autobiography of the grand old man of American Scouting.

The History of the Boy Scouts of America, Wm. D. Murray (B.S.A.)—The official history of our Movement.

The National and World Jamborees in Pictures (B.S.A.) —The exciting picture book of the two great adventures of 1937.

The World Jamboree Book, James E. West and William Hillcourt (G. P. Putnam's Sons)—The story of the World Jamborees.

Elements Of Scouting

Scoutmastership, Lord Baden-Powell (G. P. Putnam's Sons)—The theory of Scouting described by its founder.

Scouting Education, Dean James E. Russell (B.S.A.)— Scouting analyzed by a famous educator.

Handbook for Boys (B.S.A.)—The official Handbook of the Boy Scouts of America.

Constitution and By-Laws (B.S.A.)—The basic policies and organization of our Movement.

Leadership. Troop Leadership

The Psychology of Dealing with People, Wendell White (Macmillan Co.)—A sound basis for individual consideration of problems of personal relationships.

The Will to Win, Frank H. Cheley (W. A. Wilde Co.) —Little leads to leadership and character.

The Troop Committee

The Troop Committee (B.S.A.)—The duties and work of the Troop Committee.

The Patrols In The Troop

Handbook for Patrol Leaders (B.S.A.)—The official Handbook for boy leaders of the Boy Scouts of America.

Patrol Leader's Record Book (B.S.A.)—A set of forms for a year's record of Patrol activities.

The Gang, Thrasher (U. of C. Press)—An analysis of the boy gang.

The Boy In Scouting

Adolescence: Studies in Mental Hygiene, Frankwood E. Williams (Farrar & Rinehart)—Studies in mental health and how to aid the adolescent boy.

The Adolescent Boy, Winifred V. Richmond (Farrar & Rinehart)—A popularly written book on the problems of adolescence, with sound advice for the leader.

The Psychology of Adolescence, Fowler Brooks (Houghton Mifflin Co.)—A standard work on adolescence.

The Boy's Book of Strength, C. Ward Crampton, M.D. (Whittlesey House)—Physical development in simple terms.

Personal Health, Merit Badge Pamphlet (B.S.A.). Physical Development, Merit Badge Pamphlet (B.S.A.).

Special Features. The Troop Meeting Room

Meeting Rooms for Troop and Patrol, Robert DeGroat (B.S.A.)—A pamphlet with a multitude of suggestions.

Story Telling

For the Story Teller, M. J. Breen (Association Press) —A pamphlet of helpful hints and a valuable biography of story material.

Singing

Songs Scouts Sing (B.S.A.)—The official pocket-sized song book of the Boy Scouts of America.

Boy Scout Song Book (Birchard & Co.)—120 songs complete with words and music.

Parodology, E. O. Harbin (Abingdon-Cokesbury Press) —Popular songs, including many stunt songs.

Boys Will Sing (Mills Music Inc.)—73 folk, popular, patriotic and Scout songs arranged for boys' voices.