--- product_id: 3860322 title: "Caveman Chemistry: 28 Projects, from the Creation of Fire to the Production of Plastics" price: "44628CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/3860322-caveman-chemistry-28-projects-from-the-creation-of-fire-to store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Caveman Chemistry: 28 Projects, from the Creation of Fire to the Production of Plastics **Price:** 44628CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Caveman Chemistry: 28 Projects, from the Creation of Fire to the Production of Plastics - **How much does it cost?** 44628CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/3860322-caveman-chemistry-28-projects-from-the-creation-of-fire-to) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Caveman Chemistry: 28 Projects, from the Creation of Fire to the Production of Plastics on desertcart.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders Review: Terrific. - I'm using this book in a college chemistry class for nonscience majors. Dunn's writing is a bit eccentric, no doubt, but the projects are great and my students are engaged as never before, so--I win! Science books that are intended to be marketed both as trade books and as textbooks generally fail at both. Often the two goals are just incompatible. Dunn has achieved something special here: he has done a nice job of resolving the conflicts between these two goals. The text is rigorous enough to be used in a general-college class, yet accessible to any interested person looking for a nifty science project (or a handbook for surviving the collapse of civilization!)...and as a bonus, it's a great read. In addition he maintains an extremely helpful website for the book; I have learned almost as much about the projects from reading the comments of his students as from reading the book, and having a central place for errata to be posted online is very convenient for my students. I'd love to see a character in the next Mad-Max-style post-apocalypse movie pull out a copy of Caveman Chemistry and start a fire with two sticks, or make soap starting with ashes. But even if civilization survives, I will take consolation in this: with the projects in this book, we can participate in a tradition of human technology going back 500,000 years. Review: A Different Approach to Chemistry - This book is a very different approach to learning something about chemistry. It certainly takes the topic from a quirky aspect, mixing history with modern chemical concepts, teaching a bit about historical skills while working in modern chemical principles. I am enjoying reading it. I was pleased to find a bit of emphasis placed on soap making toward the end, which is something I was planning to look up anyway. I doubt it will replace my formal 2.5 inch thick university general chemistry textbooks and laboratory guides, but it was never intended to do so. I already have those, because I am a retired electrical engineer back in school part time working toward a chemistry degree. This book is an unorthodox and thus enjoyable adjunct to the usual treatment of the subject. Definitely an enjoyable read once I got into the "groove" of the author's thought process. RECOMMENDED. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #314,985 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #56 in Scientific Experiments & Projects #167 in General Chemistry #3,149 in Higher & Continuing Education | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (128) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.96 x 8.5 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 1581125666 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1581125665 | | Item Weight | 1.2 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 424 pages | | Publication date | September 28, 2003 | | Publisher | Universal Publishers | ## Images ![Caveman Chemistry: 28 Projects, from the Creation of Fire to the Production of Plastics - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711z46JufIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific. *by D***K on March 14, 2005* I'm using this book in a college chemistry class for nonscience majors. Dunn's writing is a bit eccentric, no doubt, but the projects are great and my students are engaged as never before, so--I win! Science books that are intended to be marketed both as trade books and as textbooks generally fail at both. Often the two goals are just incompatible. Dunn has achieved something special here: he has done a nice job of resolving the conflicts between these two goals. The text is rigorous enough to be used in a general-college class, yet accessible to any interested person looking for a nifty science project (or a handbook for surviving the collapse of civilization!)...and as a bonus, it's a great read. In addition he maintains an extremely helpful website for the book; I have learned almost as much about the projects from reading the comments of his students as from reading the book, and having a central place for errata to be posted online is very convenient for my students. I'd love to see a character in the next Mad-Max-style post-apocalypse movie pull out a copy of Caveman Chemistry and start a fire with two sticks, or make soap starting with ashes. But even if civilization survives, I will take consolation in this: with the projects in this book, we can participate in a tradition of human technology going back 500,000 years. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Different Approach to Chemistry *by M***0 on January 29, 2023* This book is a very different approach to learning something about chemistry. It certainly takes the topic from a quirky aspect, mixing history with modern chemical concepts, teaching a bit about historical skills while working in modern chemical principles. I am enjoying reading it. I was pleased to find a bit of emphasis placed on soap making toward the end, which is something I was planning to look up anyway. I doubt it will replace my formal 2.5 inch thick university general chemistry textbooks and laboratory guides, but it was never intended to do so. I already have those, because I am a retired electrical engineer back in school part time working toward a chemistry degree. This book is an unorthodox and thus enjoyable adjunct to the usual treatment of the subject. Definitely an enjoyable read once I got into the "groove" of the author's thought process. RECOMMENDED. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ written so that ordinary people can understand *by R***Y on December 16, 2012* This is a junior college chemistry science text book. It is written in a conversational style that keeps your interest. He assigns the four eart signs to an imaginary friend that he has conversations with and the different sections of the book are 'narrated' by. Earth Fire Air Water. It is a fun concept until the four start to have pro and con discussions about certain subjects. :) But the important aspects of the subject are clearly explained along with the cautionary mentions about why a certain approach available was not followed. : if that was was denoted then people could be injured poisoned or disfigured. The books lists typical things that can be done at home using chemistry normally though of as confined to industry. Fermentation is clearly identified and explained. How to make a plastic out of automotive antifreeze. lots of cool projects that might become useful at some time or other. Lists the chemical name, the grocery store name and where you might find substitutes. In some instances they explain how to make the require item from other readily available things. Too many examples to list. But if this corn farmer can understand the instructions somebody else can also. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/3860322-caveman-chemistry-28-projects-from-the-creation-of-fire-to](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/3860322-caveman-chemistry-28-projects-from-the-creation-of-fire-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*