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Whether your kids got a rush from making money on their first Lemonade Day this year or you’d simply like them to gain a better grasp on the business world and managing money, these five books are sure to give them a new perspective on business, finance and reaching their goals. We suggest checking at least one of these out over the summer. Your kids will thank you later!

1. The Young Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting and Running a Business, by Steve Mariotti: Updated to cover the ins and outs of social media and online marketing, this book retells the stories of successful young entrepreneurs who figured out how to turn their interests into profits. This book teaches children how to write a business plan, register their business, understand finance, conduct market research and use social media to connect with audiences worldwide.

2. Beyond the Lemonade Stand, by Bill Rancic: Written by Bill Rancic, entrepreneur and winner of the first season of The Apprentice, this read shares 20 ideas for kid businesses and how to start each one. Successful business people, including Donald Trump and Andy Roddick, offer advice on building a business and helping others achieve success, too. The book features a worksheet designed to help readers put their thoughts into action. 

3. Brainstorm! The Stories of Twenty American Kid Inventors by Tom Tucker: Follow the fascinating stories of 20 children who turned their ingenuous ideas into official patents. Designed to inspire and encourage young readers, this book highlights the inventors of everyday inventions, from earmuffs and water skiing. You never know what inventions this book might inspire in your own kids!

4. Rich Dad’s Escape from the Rat Race: How to Become a Rich Kid by Following Rich Dad’s Advice  by Robert Kiyosaki: Remember that bestselling self-help novel Rich Dad, Poor Dad? The author has recreated the book’s principles for children in the form of a graphic novel told through the eyes of a lovable turtle. Readers will come to understand how money works and how to “work to learn, not to earn.”

5. Growing Money: A Complete (and Completely Updated!) Investing Guide for Kids by Gail Karlitz: If you want your child to learn the basics of stocks, bonds and other investment tools, this is your book. Written in a kid-friendly format, Growing Money offers an inside look at the New York Stock Exchange and comes complete with quizzes, imaginary funds to invest and suggestions on where to invest.

With just one (or more) of these books, you’ll have a little entrepreneur or inventor on your hands by the end of the summer!