The Business Adventures of Eddie the Entrepreneur: Maya and the Mowbot (Paper-Back)

The Business Adventures of Eddie the Entrepreneur

Maya and the MowBot Mission

Children’s Business & Innovation Education Through Storytelling

Working harder isn’t always the answer.
Sometimes, you have to work smarter.

In Maya and the MowBot Mission, Eddie’s lawn business is growing—but so are his responsibilities. School, homework, basketball, and customers are piling up, and Eddie begins to wonder if success has pushed him too far.

Just when things feel overwhelming, Eddie learns an important lesson: growth requires innovation.

At the school science fair, Eddie meets Maya—a confident young inventor whose award-winning robot sparks a new idea. With guidance from mentors and a willingness to learn, Eddie and Maya discover how teamwork, creativity, and smart decision-making can transform a business.

Together, they turn a challenge into an opportunity—proving that the best solutions often come from collaboration and thinking differently.

What This Book Teaches (Children’s Business Education)

Maya and the MowBot Mission builds on the foundation of the first book and introduces next-level entrepreneurial thinking for young readers ages 6–10.

Through story, children are introduced to:

• Innovation – finding better ways to solve problems

• Working smarter, not harder

• Partnerships – combining strengths to grow

• STEM + Business thinking – using technology to improve services

• Iteration – testing, failing, adjusting, and improving

• Leasing & value exchange – fair agreements that benefit both sides

• Seeking mentors and advice

These concepts are modeled naturally through Eddie and Maya’s decisions—making them understandable, memorable, and discussion-ready.

Business + STEM Thinking, Made Age-Appropriate

This story shows children that:

• Businesses evolve as they grow

• Technology can solve real-world problems

• Failure is part of the design process

• Asking for help is a strength

• Good ideas improve through testing and teamwork

By following the creation of the MowBot—from early sketches to failed tests to success—children learn that innovation is a process, not a single moment.

Designed for Young Entrepreneurs & Innovators (Ages 6–10)

Ideal for:

• Children curious about business, technology, and building things

• Families introducing entrepreneurship and STEM at home

• Classrooms, after-school programs, and science clubs

• Homeschool environments

• Community programs focused on leadership and innovation

Younger readers may enjoy the story as a read-aloud with adult guidance, while older readers can engage independently.

Business Vocabulary Included in Every Book

At the end of the book, readers will find a Business Vocabulary section designed for young learners.

This section:

• Introduces key business terms used in the story

• Explains each term in simple, child-friendly language

• Provides clear examples directly connected to moments from the story

Vocabulary includes concepts such as innovation, partnership, leasing, prototype, and iteration—helping children connect new words to real actions they’ve seen in the story.

Educational Alignment (California Common Core – ELA)

Maya and the MowBot Mission supports the California Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts (ELA) through storytelling, discussion, and real-world problem-solving examples.

Skills supported include:

• Reading comprehension and retelling

• Identifying themes and lessons

• Vocabulary development using context

• Speaking and listening through discussion

• Narrative sequencing and reflection

Alignment is supported through guided reading, classroom conversation, and extension activities.

Why This Book Matters

Many children are taught to push harder.
Few are taught to pause, think, and innovate.

Maya and the MowBot Mission shows young readers that:

• Growth brings new challenges

• Smart solutions often come from collaboration

• Technology and creativity can improve everyday work

• Big ideas are built step by step

This is children’s business and innovation education—told through story, grounded in real thinking, and designed to grow with the reader.

Continue the Business Adventure

Join Eddie and Maya as they discover what’s possible when creativity, technology, and teamwork come together.

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