All new Scouts are given a Scout Handbook by their Scoutmaster when they join our troops.
The Scout Handbook is the textbook for the Scouts BSA program. It has been used and revised since the beginning, and it is currently in the 14th edition. You are encouraged to learn more about it at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Scout_Handbook
All Scouts should buy a sturdy cover for their Scout Handbook. It is the official record of all rank advancement and activity logs. It should be brought to every meeting and campout.