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But Mom, What is a System?
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781958634394
Publisher: Denotion Research Group
Published: Oct 13 2025
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The essential question that kicks off every great systems thinker's journey!
This newly revised 2nd Edition, now featuring a helpful vocabulary list, is the foundational book for young readers who are ready to understand the basic building blocks of their world.
Join a curious child as they ask the ultimate question: But Mom, what is a system? The answer unlocks a whole new way of looking at everyday life. This book is a fun, accessible introduction to the field of systems engineering and the invaluable skill of systems thinking.
Young readers will gain a fundamental, broad understanding of a system by:
- Learning the Classifications: Discovering the various types of systems that exist, from the simple to the complex.
- Seeing Everyday Relevance: Exploring numerous example systems depicted throughout the book-from the school day to the environment-ensuring the concept is immediately relevant to their daily lives.
- Building Foundational Literacy: Gaining the general understanding needed to appreciate how everything around them is connected and organized.
But Mom, What is a System? is the crucial step in the systems literacy series, providing the vocabulary and perspective needed to dive deeper into root cause analysis, decision-making, and life's complexities.
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