The book "Girl Scouts: An Educational Institution for Women" by the famous American writer and teacher Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin tells about the formation and development of the scouting movement among girls. In this book, the author describes the history of the creation of the branch of scouting for girls and the role that this movement plays in the education of young people and the formation of future leaders. The book reveals the importance of self-development, friendship, mutual help and patriotism in the context of female education. The author offers readers a deeper understanding of the values of the scout movement and the importance of its influence on the formation of modern female identity.