Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in insect study including characteristics and differences of insects from other animals, explains different collection techniques, and tells how insects fit in the food chains of other animals.

An overview of fingerprinting, including definition, history, how to take fingerprints, how to identify pattern types, and how to compare fingerprints.

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.

Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in nuclear science.

Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in soil and water conservation.

Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in art.

Describes the requirements for receiving a canoeing merit badge. Includes instructions on safety, canoe equipment, and canoeing techniques.

Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in basketry.

Outlines the requirements for earning the merit badge in coin collecting, including information on the history of coins, paper money, building your collection, determining the condition of the coins, and care and display.