To gain this badge, Cub Scouts must complete the following:
Make a list of at least six books read or used recently. Name their authors and be able to tell the leader or other members of the Pack something about three of the books. The three books chosen should include at least one fiction and one non-fiction book.
Understand and know how to care for your books.
Show that you can use a dictionary, encyclopaedia and an atlas.
Explain to a leader how the books in a library are set out and how you would find fiction and non-fiction books.