But Mom, What is a System? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781958634394)

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.