"Scouting for Boys" is a book written by Robert Baden-Powell. Baden-Powell was a British Army officer and founder of the Scout Movement, which aimed to instill a sense of outdoor adventure, teamwork, and service in young people. The book covers a wide range of topics related to scouting, including camping, survival skills, first aid, woodcraft, and knot-tying. It also includes information on the principles and values of scouting, such as honesty, self-reliance, and respect for others. Baden-Powell wrote "Scouting for Boys" as a way to spread his ideas about scouting and to provide a guide for boys who were interested in becoming scouts.