Inside the September 2014 issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the September 2014 issue of Boys’ Life magazine. Remember, many articles are exclusive to the printed magazine and are not available online.

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RAISED TO SERVE

These Scouts spent a year raising and training a dog to help others. Then they had to say goodbye.

• Video and photos of their experience

TREAT YOUR FEET

Gear Guy Update: A good pair of socks is one of the best things a Scout can give his feet.

• Socks buying guide

IT’S A WILD LIFE

Cool Jobs: There’s never a dull moment for this animal doctor.

NATURE’S NIGHTMARES

Nature isn’t all warm fuzzies. Sometimes it’s seriously creepy. Here are just a few examples.

BL WORKSHOP: BUILD A PET-BOWL STAND

This raised stand provides a comfortable place for your pet to eat and drink.

• How to build the pet-bowl stand

THE SECRET OF GRADY HOUSE

Fiction: Little does Evan Forrester know, but the spooky old Grady house holds the secret to his future.

• Read the short story

SCOUTING AROUND

Problem Solvers: Engineers solve problems, sometimes using new ideas, sometimes using existing ones.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

DO IT ALL

Prepared For Life: Follow this simple formula to get things done, no matter how much you have to do.

PROGRAMMED TO SUCCEED

Build robots, solder circuit boards and solve multiple problems at a STEM merit-badge event.

LET’S LOOK AT SHARKS

Read it! Color it! Get it all in this special Cub Scout section.

PRESIDENTIAL PETS

It’s true: The White House can be a real zoo at times!

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Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action, Tradin’ Post and more! Only in the September issue of Boys’ Life!

• The Wacky Adventures of Pedro
• Pee Wee Harris
• Scouts in Action
• More S.I.A.