"A previous edition of this book was published in 1965 by Harper & Row Publishers"--Title page verso.
Text first appeared in Woman's home companion under title: Help your child to wonder.
The Sense of Wonder relates Carson's intimate account of adventures with her young nephew, in their walks along the sea coast and through forests and fields, observing wildlife, strange plants, moonlight, and storm clouds. It is a guide to capturing the simple power of discovery that Carson viewed as essential to life.